China cuts expenses on official events
January 8th, 2012 - 10:15 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 8 (IANS) China cut over one-third of government expenses on official events last year, saving 1.22 billion yuan (about $193 million), Xinhua reported Sunday.The aim was to eliminate ... Read more...
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China mulls cheaper cars for officials
November 20th, 2011 - 4:56 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 20 (IANS) The Chinese government is planning to buy cheaper cars for official use. This is in line with the government's plans to cut costs.According to the plan, ... Read more...
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China to reduce public spending on government cars
May 13th, 2011 - 10:51 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 13 (IANS) China has launched a special campaign to regulate the use of public funds to buy government vehicles after reports came out that government officials were buying ... Read more...
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Mughal Garden to be open to the public from Tuesday
February 14th, 2011 - 2:18 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): The Mughal Garden of Rashtrapati Bhavan will be opened for public viewing from February 15 to March 16.It will remain closed on Mondays for maintenance.Entry into the ... Read more...
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Jeff Maehl Concludes Season With Stellar Performance
January 11th, 2011 - 9:15 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Jan 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Although the second ranker in the BCS standing, Oregon Ducks could not bag the final title in the BCS National Championship series, the team's senior defensive ... Read more...
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Wills, Kate’s ‘balcony kiss’ key wedding moment!
January 6th, 2011 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 6 (ANI): Of all the things that Kate Middleton and Prince William's wedding will bring to the world, the most anticipated moment seems to be that on the balcony ... Read more...
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Jacob Tamme Was Unable To Live Upto The Expectation Against Titans
December 10th, 2010 - 8:22 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Although Indianapolis Colts won against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday, the performance of Jacob Tamme was definitely a disappointment to the team. It was a back ... Read more...
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How ‘womanising’ MP became obsessed with ‘Russian’ women
December 7th, 2010 - 3:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 7 (ANI): Brit MP Mike Hancock is under the spotlight for his obvious preference to hire Eastern European women as assistants.The Liberal Democrat MP met Ekaterina Paderina, then 25, on ... Read more...
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ACC Championship 2010 To Bring Virginia Tech Against Florida State In Ultimate Showdown
November 28th, 2010 - 8:19 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Nov 28, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The victory of the Florida State Seminoles over Florida Gators made the former team's day. The victory paved the path for the team to face the ... Read more...
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Royal wedding: Prinnce William asks uncle to give speech about mum Diana
November 26th, 2010 - 6:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov.26 (ANI): Prince William has reportedly asked Earl Spencer, the brother of his mother, Diana, to give a speech about her, at his wedding to Kate Middleton in April next ... Read more...
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie WR Mike Williams arrested for DUI
November 20th, 2010 - 1:38 am ICT by BNO News
TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA(BNO NEWS) -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Mike Williams was arrested on speeding and suspicion of driving under the influence (DIU), local authorities said Friday.Early Friday morning, at ... Read more...
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Nate Kaeding’s Absence Leaves Chargers At A Loss
October 25th, 2010 - 8:15 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Oct 25, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Nate Kaeding, the place-kicker of San Diego Chargers, was replaced by veteran Kris Brown, due to the former's injury in the match, a week before. However, ... Read more...
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Oakland Raiders Wide Receiver Louis Murphy Will Be In For Week 4 Game
October 4th, 2010 - 8:08 pm ICT by GD
By Meena kar,
Oct 4, (THAINDIAN NEWS) It came up as a good news for the Oakland Raiders as their wide receiver Louis Murphy will be in for the week 4 game, despite ... Read more...
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Tiger Woods alone as US Ryder stars fly in with wives and girlfriends
September 28th, 2010 - 1:55 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 28 (ANI): Disgraced golfer Tiger Woods landed in Britain with his US Ryder Cup team-mates this week without a WAG.Their wives and girlfriends accompanied America's stars, led by captain ... Read more...
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49ers Jerry Rice’s Jersey Number 80 retired
September 22nd, 2010 - 12:27 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Sep 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Jerry Rice appeared on the sidelines to a standing ovation with less than one minute of play left for the end of first half of the 49ers ... Read more...
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Prakashraj and Pony Verma get married
August 26th, 2010 - 3:20 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 26, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The National award winning Telugu actor, producer and director Prakashraj finally got married on August 24. The bride's name is Pony Verma and she is a ... Read more...
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Berlusconi ‘invited lap dancers to hotel’ during official visit to Brazil
July 3rd, 2010 - 12:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 3 (ANI): Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi reportedly invited six lapdancers to entertain him in his hotel during an official visit to Brazil.The lap dancers were reportedly paid around 900 ... Read more...
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Philadelphia Eagles Pick Riley Cooper In Fifth Round
April 25th, 2010 - 7:53 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Philadelphia, Apr 25, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Philadelphia Eagles decided to choose wide receiver Riley Cooper in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL draft. The 22 year old player, who ... Read more...
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Emmanuel Sanders Selected In Third Round Draft
April 24th, 2010 - 7:49 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Apr 24, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The latest draft season of the National Football League has come with several surprises for the entire football world. Teams have declared their selections and has ... Read more...
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Sania’s father, sister among 12 close relatives to attend receptions in Pakistan
April 23rd, 2010 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Apr.23 (ANI): Indian tennis star Sania Mirza's 12 relatives along with her father Imran Mirza and sister Anam Mirza are likely to attend the receptions of the sports couple, which would ... Read more...
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Baltimore Ravens Acquire Wide Receiver Anquan Boldin
March 6th, 2010 - 8:58 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Baltimore, Mar 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Three time Pro Bowl wide receiver Anquan Boldin has been acquired by the Baltimore Ravens after a third- and fourth-round draft pick in the 2010 ... Read more...
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Mughal Gardens opens to the public
February 13th, 2010 - 1:23 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb. 13 (ANI): The magnificent Mughal Garden in the Rashtrapati Bhavan has been opened for public from today to March 11.It will remain open from 10 a.m. to 5 ... Read more...
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Pink cricket ball experiment starts
February 2nd, 2010 - 2:53 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb.2 (ANI): Pink cricket balls were used in Futures League fixtures in Adelaide and Brisbane on Tuesday, with a white ball used in a second XI match in Melbourne.The trials are ... Read more...
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Saints Play And Win Without Reggie Bush Due To Injury
December 1st, 2009 - 6:39 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Dec. 01, (THAINDIAN NEWS) On Monday, the Saints had to do without one of their high powered players, Reggie Bush, who was benched due to a knee injury. The player ... Read more...
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Ray Rice Delivers Winning Kick For The Ravens
November 30th, 2009 - 6:48 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Nov. 30, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Baltimore Ravens won the game 20-17 against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 29, Monday. The win for the team was decided in the last quarter ... Read more...
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Vincent Jackson Plays In The Position Of Decoy
November 16th, 2009 - 7:57 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Nov. 16, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Vincent Jackson delivered a spectacular performance against in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night. He made a touchdown of ten yards and one ... Read more...
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Seven weeks enough to overcome 2009 nightmare: Pietersen
November 12th, 2009 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 12 (ANI): England's premier batsman Kevin Pietersen insists the seven weeks remaining in 2009 are long enough to prevent it from being a total nightmare of a year.In January, ... Read more...
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Cleveland Browns trade Braylon Edwards to Jets for Chansi Stuckey
October 8th, 2009 - 12:43 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Oct 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The New York Jets agreed to acquire Braylon Edwards from the Cleveland Browns, in a novel barter system in which Cleveland Browns will also get ... Read more...
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Mughal Garden to open from February 7
February 6th, 2009 - 5:49 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 6 (ANI): Flowers in Rashtrapati Bhavan''s Mughal Gardens are in full bloom and would open for public display from February 7 to March 10.
The theme of this year ... Read more...
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Mughal Gardens to open for public from February 7
February 3rd, 2009 - 5:43 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 3 (ANI): The Mughal Garden of Rashtrapati Bhavan will be opened for public viewing this year from February 7 to March 10.
The gardens will be open to ... Read more...
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Obamas to live in Washington hotel after Bush said official residence “unavailable”
January 1st, 2009 - 12:02 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 1 (ANI): US President-elect Barack Obama, who is to move to Washington this weekend, will be staying in a hotel after George W. said an official residence was "not ... Read more...
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Russian academic predicts the end of US by 2010
December 30th, 2008 - 8:09 pm ICT by ANI
Moscow, Dec.30 (ANI): Russian academic Igor Panarin has predicted that the U.S. will fall apart in 2010.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Panarin is of the view that an economic ... Read more...
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White House turns down Obamas request to move into Blair House
December 13th, 2008 - 2:03 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 13 (ANI): The White House has turned down a request from President-elect Barack Obamas family to move into Blair House in early January so that his daughters can ... Read more...
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Prachanda to visit Marx’’s birthplace
September 21st, 2008 - 4:47 pm ICT by ANI
Kathmandu, Sept 21(ANI): Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda will visit the birthplace of Karl Marx, whose writings have inspired communist revolutions all over the world on September 30.
The house where Marx was ... Read more...
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Dhaka media carries routine reports on Manekshaw death
June 28th, 2008 - 3:55 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, June 28 (IANS) The Bangladesh media Friday carried wire service reports about the death of former Indian Army chief Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, but there were no commentaries or editorials on ... Read more...
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