‘National Archives digitised 15 lakh document pages’
May 8th, 2012 - 9:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The National Archives of India (NAI) has digitised 15 lakh pages of documents and manuscripts at a cost of Rs 18 lakh during the finacial ... Read more...
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Genelia keeps me on my toes: Riteish Deshmukh
January 23rd, 2012 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai Jan 23, (IANS) Love is in the air in Bollywood, especially for the cutest pair of Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza who have decided to take their relationship to ... Read more...
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Will ‘Ring Ka King’ popularise wrestling in India?
January 21st, 2012 - 3:27 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Jan 21 (IANS) After international wrestling promotions like WWE and TNA, it's now time for India's very own "Ring Ka King"! The new wrestling-based reality show is set ... Read more...
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For daughters, corporate shoes of father pinch sharper
September 22nd, 2011 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) It's not easy to step into the shoes of a father who is a corporate leader, particularly when you are his daughter -- since the ... Read more...
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No time-frame for return to India: Madhuri Dixit
September 21st, 2011 - 12:14 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit says her decision to return to India was taken a while ago and was based on a belief that they could do ... Read more...
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Women in news media in India are under-represented: Study
March 23rd, 2011 - 2:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 23 (ANI): A new study has found that women in India working for news media are under-represented.The survey of 170,000 people in 522 news companies by the International Women's Media ... Read more...
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Athletes ‘prone to skin infections’
February 6th, 2011 - 12:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 06 (ANI): Dermatologists are urging athletes and coaches to be aware of the most common skin conditions caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi that occur in teammates and educating them ... Read more...
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Gujarat to focus on education in a big way: Modi
December 27th, 2010 - 7:53 pm ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, Dec 27 (IANS) After making Gujarat "investor-friendly", the government's focus would now be on developing the state's education sector from the primary to the professional level, Chief Minister Narendra Modi ... Read more...
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New Words Added To Dictionary in 2010 Gets Tech Oriented
December 19th, 2010 - 8:44 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 19, (THAINDIAN NEWS) With the extensive use of mobile messaging and emailing, certain new words have become an integral part of our life, although they made no sense during ... Read more...
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Brett Michaels denies affair with Miley Cyrus’ mom
November 3rd, 2010 - 3:51 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Nov 3 (ANI): Bret Michaels' camp has dismissed rumours that Miley Cyrus' mom, Tish, had an extramarital with the rocker."This is someone stirring a pot. This is untrue. He ... Read more...
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US figure skating champion Johnny Weir to give the 2010-11 season a miss
July 9th, 2010 - 1:48 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Niigata, July 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The US figure skating Johnny Weir is going to give the 2010-11 season a miss. He announced the heart-breaking decision on Thursday after contemplating on it for ... Read more...
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He doesn’t draw paintings, he writes them! (Feature)
October 12th, 2009 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
By Asit Srivastava
Lucknow, Oct 12 (IANS) A picture is worth a thousand words. In the case of Shohaib Khan, words are worth a picture. Confused? The 20-year-old artist from Uttar Pradesh writes ... Read more...
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Henman didn’t hit a tennis ball for 17 months
October 4th, 2009 - 6:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct. 4 (ANI): Former British tennis star Tim Henman has revealed that he did not hit a tennis ball for 17 months after retirement two years ago.The Scotsman quoted Henman, 35, ... Read more...
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Sanjay Suri hopes more films can be made in Kashmir
August 25th, 2009 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Born and brought up in Kashmir, actor Sanjay Suri, who returned to the Valley after 18 years to shoot "Sikandar", says more filmmakers should go to the ... Read more...
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Junichi Tazawa: A Plus On Red Sox?
August 8th, 2009 - 8:53 pm ICT by GD
Junichi Tazawa the rookie pitcher from Yokohoma played against the New York Yankees in the Yankee Stadium. On 4th December 2008 the player signed up with the Red Sox for a ... Read more...
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How to hit that perfect wrist shot while playing hockey
May 30th, 2009 - 2:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 30 (ANI): A team of Canadian researchers believe that they have isolated the key components of a successful wrist shot in hockey, which is considered to be one of the ... Read more...
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Jessica Biel ‘a natural stripper’
April 10th, 2009 - 1:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 10 (ANI): Actress Jessica Biel could become a professional stripper, according to her dance coach.The 27-year-old beauty, who is being trained in the skill for new movie 'Powder Blue', could ... Read more...
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Journalist’s action in hurling shoe unprofessional, say editors
April 7th, 2009 - 5:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Reacting to a journalist hurling a shoe at Home Minister P. Chidambaram to vent his anguish over the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, editors of various media organisations ... Read more...
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Deepika Padukone sizzles badminton court
August 1st, 2008 - 11:12 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, August 1 (ANI): Bollywood actors Deepika Padukone and Soha Ali Khan enthralled sports lovers with their badminton skills at a tournament in Mumbai on Thursday.Deepika teamed up with her father ... Read more...
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Mark Ronson dumps Bond movie duet with Amy Winehouse
May 3rd, 2008 - 2:16 pm ICT by admin
London, May 03 (ANI): Recording for the new 007 theme between Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson has come to a stop.Ronson, Winehouses producer pal, decided to stop studio sessions after becoming ... Read more...
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