Resemblance has been an amazing fluke: Madonna’s lookalike
August 21st, 2012 - 4:19 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, Aug 21 (IANS) Singer Melissa Totten is enjoying being pop diva Madonna's lookalike, as it gives her the chance to travel across the globe."It (resemblance) has been an ... Read more...
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Melissa Totten wows Madonna fans (With Images)
August 20th, 2012 - 2:50 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, Aug 20 (IANS) She is Madonna's impersonator, but Melissa Totten created the same magic by singing and performing on the pop diva's hit numbers - "Papa don't preach" ... Read more...
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Olympics: Schedule of events involving Indian athletes Wednesday
August 1st, 2012 - 2:32 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 1 (IANS) Following is the schedule of events involving Indian athletes at the London Olympic Games Wednesday.Archery: Women's individual elimination: Dipika Kumari vs Amy Oliver (Britain)Badminton: Parupalli Kashyap ... Read more...
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HRD ministry to preserve Kashmir’s manuscripts, paintings
July 21st, 2012 - 11:56 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 21 (IANS) Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal Saturday said that his ministry has decided to take up preservation of Kashmir's rich manuscript wealth under the national ... Read more...
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Lack of innocence in Hindi films worries Juhi (Movie Snippets)
July 19th, 2012 - 4:41 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) Actress Juhi Chawla says recent Bollywood films had begun to worry her about the lost charm and innocence, but Abhishek Bachchan-starrer clean film "Bol Bachchan" ... Read more...
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Kashmiri artists and ghazal lovers mourn Mehdi Hassan
June 13th, 2012 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, June 13 (IANS) As the news of Mehdi Hassan's death spread in Kashmir Wednesday, a pall of gloom descended on the artistic fraternity and ghazal lovers here.Mir Muneer, a ... Read more...
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Himachal BJP legislator slams his own party’s government
March 23rd, 2012 - 6:48 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, March 23 (IANS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Himachal Pradesh Friday faced flak when its own legislator slammed it for promoting illegal mining and corruption.Speaking ... Read more...
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Rs. 14.40 crore spent on shooters’ Olympics preparations
February 1st, 2012 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The union sports ministry has so far spent Rs.14.40 crore on the training and foreign exposure of shooters under Operation Excellence for London Olympics ... Read more...
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Juhi Chawla to return with road trip movie
January 18th, 2012 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai Jan 18, (IANS) Juhi Chawla, who has been maintaining a low profile, will soon be seen in a film titled "Hum Hain Raahi Car Ke", says Adah Sharma."Juhi ... Read more...
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Gujjar group appeals for restoration of Gurjar-era monuments
December 25th, 2011 - 11:13 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Dec 25 (IANS) A frontal organisation of Gujjars in Jammu and Kashmir Sunday expressed shock over deteriorating condition of monuments built by Gurjar-Pratihara kings in various parts of the ... Read more...
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Kabul terror attack ends, all Taliban guerrillas killed
September 14th, 2011 - 5:13 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, Sep 14 (IANS) A brazen terror attack in Kabul targeting the US embassy and the headquarters of the NATO-led security force ended Wednesday after an assault that lasted ... Read more...
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Blasts rock Kabul, Taliban target US embassy
September 13th, 2011 - 10:43 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, Sep 13 (IANS) Multiple blasts rocked the Afghan capital Tuesday and heavily armed Taliban militants wearing suicide vests targeted the US embassy, triggering a fierce gunfight. Five suicide ... Read more...
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No Indian injured in Kabul attack
September 13th, 2011 - 6:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Kabul, Sep 13 (IANS) India Tuesday condemned the attack by militants near the US embassy in Kabul and clarified that no Indian has been injured."India strongly condemns the incident. ... Read more...
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Minissha Lamba getting threat calls
August 25th, 2011 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) Actress Minissha Lamba is "flummoxed" after getting threatening calls from unknown numbers, but says she would like to get to the bottom of the matter."It started ... Read more...
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RGV deserves standing ovation: Mahesh Bhatt
August 17th, 2011 - 2:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Acclaimed filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt describes Ram Gopal Varma as a "man who has audacity", and says he should be given a standing ovation for ... Read more...
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From Bengal to Bihar to remember Khudiram Bose
August 11th, 2011 - 2:45 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Aug 11 (IANS) They came all the way from West Bengal to Bihar's Muzaffarpur district to pay homage to Khudiram Bose on his death anniversary Thursday. One of ... Read more...
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Khel Ratna has brought added pressure: Narang
July 26th, 2011 - 10:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) India's ace shooter Gagan Narang Tuesday said that the pressure of performing at the 2012 London Olympics will be greater after being recommended for ... Read more...
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‘Sarfarosh’, Andaz Apna Apna’ have potential for sequels: Aamir
July 10th, 2011 - 12:00 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Superstar Aamir Khan claims that he is not against sequels but believes that the films like "Sarfarosh" and "Andaz Apna Apna" that have absolutely independent ... Read more...
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‘Delhi Belly’ adult tag Aamir’s publicity gimmick: Mahesh Bhatt
June 28th, 2011 - 11:06 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's repeated warning that his latest production "Delhi Belly" is not meant for children as it has abusive language is not a ... Read more...
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Bindra gets India eighth quota place for the 2012 Games
June 18th, 2011 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Beijing Olympics gold-medal-winning shooter Abhinav Bindra Saturday gave India its eighth quota place for the 2012 London Olympics with an eighth-place finish in the ... Read more...
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Bollywood has changed for the better: Juhi Chawla
May 27th, 2011 - 10:26 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) There have been plenty of changes in Bollywood - people are more organised, there are more women in the industry and infrastructure has improved, ... Read more...
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Indian shooter Vijay bags silver, qualifies for Olympics
May 22nd, 2011 - 2:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Army man Vijay Kumar shot the silver in the men's 25 metres rapid fire pistol event in the World Cup at Fort Benning, US, and ... Read more...
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Shooter Rahi Sarnobat books London Olympics berth
May 19th, 2011 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Indian shooter Rahi Sarnobat booked a berth for the 2012 London Olympics by winning a bronze in the 25m air pistol event at the ISSF ... Read more...
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Gujjars for national model to rehabilitate Kashmir tribes
January 16th, 2011 - 3:34 pm ICT by ANI
By Tahir Nadeem KhanJammu, Jan.16 (ANI): Demanding adaptation of a national model to develop 'Forest Villages for Tribal and Nomadic groups' of Jammu and Kashmir on the prototype of other states ... Read more...
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‘Shah Rukh Bola..’ is a film about faith: Director
November 18th, 2010 - 11:57 am ICT by IANS
By Dibyojyoti Baksi
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) Veteran theatre actor Makrand Deshpande says "Shah Rukh Bola Khoobsurat Hai Tu" is a film about faith and it came about when he started wondering ... Read more...
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KBC loser wants to make film with Big B
November 10th, 2010 - 5:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Prashant Batar was nobody until he won a whopping Rs.1 crore (Rs.10 million) on Kaun Banega Crorepati 2010 - and then lost it. Neverthless, he is ... Read more...
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Diwali Special With Saroj And Terrance On Nachle Ve
November 4th, 2010 - 5:46 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 4, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): With Diwali round the corner, as the whole nation is gearing up for the festival of lights, Saroj Khan & Terence Lewis too, have their share ... Read more...
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CWG: India bags 10th Gold medal, as wrestler Rajender beats Azhar of Pakistan in 55 Kg
October 6th, 2010 - 7:16 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): Indian wrestler Rajender Kumar on Wednesday beat Pakistani wrestler Azhar Hussain in the final match of Greco Roman wrestling competition in the 55 kilogram category, during ... Read more...
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CWG: Omkar Singh wins gold medal in 50 m Pistol
October 6th, 2010 - 5:42 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): India's Omkar Singh has won the 50metre Pistol final, shooting for gold at the XIXth Commonwealth Games here on Wednesday.Singh scored 653.6 points.Earlier, shooter Anisa Sayyed ... Read more...
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Anisa Sayyad shoots gold in 25m pistol in Commonwealth Games
October 6th, 2010 - 5:30 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct.6 (ANI): Shooter Anisa Sayyed won gold in the women 25 m pistol event, while Sarnobat Rahi clinched a silver medal at the XIXth Commonwealth Games here on Wednesday.Anisa ... Read more...
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Shooters, wrestlers bag 5 gold, 2 silver for India (Evening Lead)
October 5th, 2010 - 8:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Indian shooters Tuesday led the medal hunt at the Delhi Commonwealth Games winning two gold and two silver while wrestlers brought up the third, fourth and ... Read more...
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CWG shooting: Indians fire double gold (Third Lead)
October 5th, 2010 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
By Abhishek Roy
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Shooters were bang on target to claim India's first two gold medals at the Commonwealth Games besides collecting a silver at the Karni Singh ... Read more...
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CWG: Indian shooters bag 2 golds, silver too in the kitty (Afternoon lead)
October 5th, 2010 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Indian men and women shooters Tuesday hit the bull's eye to give the country two gold medals at the Delhi Commonwealth Games. The men also won ... Read more...
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Feast on regional theatre, thanks to Games(Lead)
September 9th, 2010 - 5:49 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Theatre lovers should be happy with the Commonwealth Games. For, the mega event in October has yielded a rich bounty of regional theatre, children's plays ... Read more...
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Regional theatre sets stage for Games
September 9th, 2010 - 11:38 am ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) A grand line-up of regional theatre, children's plays and awards to promote the language stage in the run-up to the October Commonwealth Games has shored ... Read more...
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