Driving social change for women - via stardom
September 12th, 2012 - 1:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Female foeticide and empowerment of women seem to have become the favourite trending topics for Bollywood stars with Amitabh Bachchan, Vidya Balan and Ajay ... Read more...
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Indian couture all about bridal wear: Manish Arora (With Image)
August 11th, 2012 - 1:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Wedding-wear primarily dominates the Indian couture wear market, and justifiably so, says internationally known designer Manish Arora, who has returned to showcase his collection ... Read more...
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Mouli, a shopaholic (TV Snippets)
July 3rd, 2012 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) Apart from her never-ending shoots, actress Mouli Ganguly loves to devote her time to shopping.The actress, who plays Anushka in Sony's "Kya Hua Tera Vaada", ... Read more...
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Euro 2012: Last-gasp Navas goal sends Spain through, Croatia out
June 19th, 2012 - 4:53 am ICT by IANS
Gdansk (Poland), June 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A nervous Spain left it late to beat Croatia with a Jesus Navas strike for a 1-0 win that books their place in ... Read more...
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World’s largest art car parade rolls through US city
May 13th, 2012 - 4:17 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 13 (IANS) The world's largest art car parade rolled through the fourth-largest US city of Houston Saturday, attracting an estimated more than 300,000 spectators.The parade, now in its ... Read more...
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Pakistani designers take back bagfuls of business - and memories
April 16th, 2012 - 6:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) They travelled from Pakistan to India with limited stock, and an aim to explore the fashion market. But designers from across the border, who participated ... Read more...
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Migrants to US learn English by describing own lives
June 13th, 2011 - 9:55 am ICT by IANS
New York, June 13 (IANS/EFE) A project in America's North Carolina state seeks to get immigrant students learn English in an innovative way. Young people are asked to take photos, ... Read more...
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Cotton farmers demand lifting ban on exports
May 2nd, 2011 - 3:14 am ICT by IANS
Nagpur (Maharashtra), May 1 (IANS) Over 300 cotton farmers went on a day-long hunger strike here Sunday demanding the lifting of the ban on cotton exports, an official said.Kishore Tiwari, ... Read more...
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Weekend plans lurk in air, Indians hope for World Cup victory
April 1st, 2011 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) It's a special weekend! Come Saturday, many Indians plan to slouch on their couches or go to a theatre or restaurant to watch the India-Sri ... Read more...
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Woo Hrithik with your dance steps on ‘Just Dance’ (With Image)
February 16th, 2011 - 8:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Whether you stay in India, Britain or the US, here's your chance to put on your dancing shoes and match your steps with Bollywood superstar Hrithik ... Read more...
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Betty White judges the cat photo contest
January 21st, 2011 - 2:24 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Jan 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Cat and animal lovers got a rare chance to display what they have got in the albums when they were asked to submit a photo of ... Read more...
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Russian prisoners get tanning beds
January 20th, 2011 - 11:14 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Moscow, Jan 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Inmates in a Russian jail have been giving the rare chance to live a luxurious life behind bars.The prison officials at the Butyrskaya Prison in Moscow have ... Read more...
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Kiwis struggling at 148 for seven against India
November 20th, 2010 - 9:01 pm ICT by IANS
Nagpur, Nov 20 (IANS) An excellent display by the Indian bowlers saw New Zealand being reduced to 148 for seven in their first innings after the first day's play in the ... Read more...
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Kiwis wary of India’s batting depth and rain forecast (Preview)
November 19th, 2010 - 8:18 pm ICT by IANS
Nagpur, Nov 19 (IANS) After two draws in the series, New Zealand will like to grab a rare chance of pulling off a series win over India, but captain Daniel Vettori ... Read more...
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Nelson Mandela book “Conversations with Myself” offers unique personal portrait
October 11th, 2010 - 5:18 pm ICT by BNO News
JOHANNESBURG (BNO NEWS) -- Former South African President Nelson Mandela is releasing a new book on Tuesday that, unlike his 1995 autobiography, offers a unique personal portrait about arguments with his wife, ... Read more...
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Royal Oak’s Kids Cruise Proved To Be Fun For Kids
August 21st, 2010 - 8:35 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Aug 21, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Royal Oak's Kids Cruise that took place on Tuesday turned out to be a roller coaster ride for the toddlers who participated in it. The ... Read more...
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Rare chance to watch Northern Lights, or aurorae on August 3-4
August 3rd, 2010 - 3:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 3 (ANI): Sky viewers can get a rare chance to enjoy some spectacular Northern Lights, or aurorae, on August 3 and 4.After a long slumber, the Sun is waking up. ... Read more...
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Becks ‘takes secret van holidays with Posh’
May 30th, 2010 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 30 (ANI): Footie star David Beckham has been taking wife Victoria on secret holidays in a camper van to escape the stresses of fame.In a bid to keep their ... Read more...
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Rare display of Shroud of Turin attracts tourists to Italy
April 12th, 2010 - 2:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 12 (ANI): The weekend saw thousands of pilgrims and tourists flocking Italy for a rare chance to see the Shroud of Turin- the mysterious yellowing linen which some Christians believe ... Read more...
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Midnight Christmas on board cruise liner from Kochi
December 25th, 2009 - 2:06 pm ICT by ANI
By Juhan SamuelOn Board Aquamarine Vessel, Dec 25 (ANI): It was a unique experience not only for the priest but for Christian mariners on board the Aquamarine ship on its way to ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Bored of dogs? Adopt a lion
October 22nd, 2009 - 11:38 am ICT by IANS
By Alkesh Sharma
Chandigarh, Oct 22 (IANS) Looking for a pet that is 'wilder' than a dog or a cat? There's good news as the Punjab government now allows you to adopt any ... Read more...
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Haryana village head to meet Pratibha Patil
July 11th, 2009 - 1:05 am ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, July 10 (IANS) Thanks to her successful anti-alcohol campaign, a woman village head in Haryana has got a rare chance to meet the president of India Pratibha Patil.
Roshni Devi of ... Read more...
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A childhood dream comes true - driving buses, trains in Japan
July 1st, 2009 - 9:23 am ICT by IANS
Tokyo, July 1 (DPA) It's time to fulfil your childhood dream to get behind the wheel of big vehicles. Japan's bus and train companies are offering a one-day tour to allow amateurs ... Read more...
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Hugh Jackman missed Tony Blair meeting due to illness
April 25th, 2009 - 11:38 am ICT by ANI
London, Apr 25 (ANI): Hugh Jackman once missed a rare chance to meet former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, because he was too busy throwing up behind the stage.The ex-PM made a ... Read more...
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Punjab students to attend global youth leaders conference in July
April 20th, 2009 - 8:07 pm ICT by ANI
By Karan Kapoor Ludhiana, April 20 (ANI): A group of seven students of Ludhiana are all set to attend an international conference in which 400 students from 100 countries would ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
UK Police express doubt over holding IPL tournament
March 24th, 2009 - 3:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar.24 (ANI): Senior British police officers have expressed their reservations about holding the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 competition in England.
They have revealed that they were not consulted about plans ... Read more...
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Atletico Madrid, Zaragoza win Spanish Liga matches
May 4th, 2008 - 12:51 pm ICT by admin
DPA
Madrid, May 4 (DPA) A pleasant 3-0 home win over Recreativo Huelva kept Atletico Madrid in fourth place in the Spanish Liga - and on course for the Champions League. In another ... Read more...
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