German ‘Robin Hood’ doles out money to needy
March 3rd, 2012 - 12:46 am ICT by IANS
London, March 2 (IANS) A mystery benefactor in a German city has started sending white envelopes stuffed with 8,000 pounds (about $3,600) to people with good causes, sparking speculation a ... Read more...
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‘Mambattiyan’ outdated, slow-paced (Tamil Movie Review)
December 18th, 2011 - 4:38 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Mambattiyan"; Cast: Prashanth, Meera Jasmine, Prakashraj and Vadivelu; Director: Thyagarajan; Music Director: Thaman; Rating: **"Malayur Mambattiyan", which came in the 1980s, was based on a desi Robin Hood who lived ... Read more...
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Gaga’s piano to go under hammer
June 11th, 2011 - 1:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 11 (IANS) Pop star Lady Gaga's piano is set to go under the hammer in a bid to raise money for young musicians.Gaga is a trained pianist and ... Read more...
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‘Johny Mera Naam…’ lacks punch (Kannada Movie Review)
June 5th, 2011 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Johny Mera Naam....Preethi Mera Kaam"; Cast: Vijay, Ramya, Rangayana Raghu, Daththanna, Sharan and Achyutha; Producer: Jayanna and Bhogeendra; Story-Screenplay-Direction: Preetham Gubbi; Music Director: Hari Krishna; Camera: S. Krishna; Rating: ... Read more...
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Gaga raises funds for poor
May 11th, 2011 - 11:16 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 11 (IANS) Pop star Lady Gaga has reportedly raised $47.4 million for a charitable organization, which attempts to alleviate problems caused by poverty.Cotactmusic.com reports that Gaga arrived at ... Read more...
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Black Eyed Peas to play free concert in NY in June
May 3rd, 2011 - 4:35 pm ICT by ANI
New York, May 3 (ANI): The Black Eyed Peas are planning to give fans in New York City a free concert this summer.The hip-hop band - taking a page from Simon ... Read more...
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Man dressed in cow suit robs milk at Walmart
April 29th, 2011 - 9:19 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Virginia, April 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A man dressed in a cow suit robbed a Wal-Mart shop escaping with about 26 gallons of milk. The incident took place at a busy shop in ... Read more...
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Gaga to donate 625,000 pounds to help homeless youth
April 28th, 2011 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 28 (IANS) Pop superstar Lady Gaga has teamed up with Robin Hood Foundations and she will donate 625,000 pounds to help homeless youth. She is asking her ... Read more...
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‘Grease’ duet ‘You’re The One That I Want’ tops UK film song chart
April 25th, 2011 - 12:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 25 (ANI): A new research has shown that Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta duet 'You're The One That I Want', from 1978 film 'Grease', is the best-selling movie track in ... Read more...
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Robin Hood’s true identity revealed
April 3rd, 2011 - 11:53 am ICT by IANS
London, April 3 (IANS) The identity of mysterious outlaw Robin Hood - who robbed the rich to help the poor - has finally been revealed in a new book.The famous ... Read more...
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Brit framer buried in unmarked grave is outlaw behind Robin Hood legend?
April 2nd, 2011 - 1:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 2 (ANI): A historian has claimed that a farmer buried in an unmarked tomb in Britain, could have been the outlaw who became the basis for the Robin Hood legend.David ... Read more...
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Will Smith: Will He Be The Next Robin Hood?
December 8th, 2010 - 7:49 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
And surprisingly, they have reportedly offered the lead role to 'Hitch' star Will Smith, who turned down their offer to play Neo in their sci-fi movie 'The Matrix'.There is a report ... Read more...
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Akshay Khanna to surprise ‘Tees Maar Khan’ audience: Farah
November 15th, 2010 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
By Dibyojyoti Baksi
Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Actor Akshay Khanna, who plays a funny overdoing actor in "Tees Maar Khan", would come as a jolt to the audience, says director Farah Khan."He ... Read more...
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1 in 3 people associates Nottingham to Robin Hood: Study
November 5th, 2010 - 4:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 05 (ANI): A new study has revealed that one in three people associates the brand identity of Nottingham to the famous heroic outlaw in English folklore-Robin Hood.Shopping was the next ... Read more...
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Sicilian Robin Hood’s skeleton exhumed
November 2nd, 2010 - 12:19 pm ICT by IANS
Palermo, Nov 2 (IANS/AKI) The skeleton exhumed from the tomb of one of Italy's most legendary bandits, Salvatore Giuliano, is that of a person of shorter stature than Giuliano, said sources close ... Read more...
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James Cameron and Angelina Jolie to team up for Cleopatra?
October 17th, 2010 - 7:02 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
October 17, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Ever since July, the newsvine has been abuzz with rumors of Angelina Jolie being roped in to play Cleopatra and there has been an equal ... Read more...
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Prem By Chance Premiere: the inside story
September 29th, 2010 - 5:56 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 29, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Actor Abir Chatterjee is still basking in the success of his last movie Byomkesh Bokshi and this Friday his new movie Prem By Chance premiered. The ... Read more...
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Twitter terror: Man appeals against fine
September 25th, 2010 - 3:11 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 25 (IANS) A Briton who sent a message on Twitter, threatening to blow up an airport "sky high", has appealed against a fine imposed on him.
Paul Chambers, a 26-year-old trainee ... Read more...
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The USP of ‘Dabangg’ was my role of corrupt Police Officer Chulbul Pandey, his characterization of Robin Hood, and my moustache — Salman Khan
September 24th, 2010 - 2:53 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 24, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The blue blooded temperamental and hottest star Salman Khan's journey, from "Biwi ho Toh Aisi' to "Dabangg', of two decades and two years has been quite a ... Read more...
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‘Robin Hood’ boy breaks 3 world archery records
August 21st, 2010 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 21 (IANS) A British teenager inspired by Robin Hood, a skilled archer popular in British legend, has set a world record in archery by shooting an arrow nearly 500 metres.
Zak ... Read more...
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‘Robin Hood’ schoolboy sets new world record after firing arrow 500 metres
August 21st, 2010 - 2:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 21 (ANI): A fourteen-year-old schoolboy, Zak Crawford, who dreamed of being Robin Hood has smashed a world long distance record in Flight Archery after firing an arrow nearly 500 metres, ... Read more...
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Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan talks about his film ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai’
July 30th, 2010 - 3:41 pm ICT by ANI
By Shaikh SharikMumbai, July 30 (ANI): Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan talked about his coming up film 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai' in Mumbai.He said, his character is loosely based ... Read more...
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A gambler who gives casino winnings to poor
July 29th, 2010 - 4:32 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 29 (IANS) A mystery man who goes by the name of "Robin Hood" gambles in Las Vegas casinos and gives his winnings to poor families, saying it was "satisfying ... Read more...
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‘Inception’ tops weekend box office by raking in $43.5 mn
July 26th, 2010 - 2:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 26 (ANI): While Angelina Jolie's 'Salt' got a big welcome at the box office, it was 'Inception' that racked up the most moolah from the ticket window.The Christopher Nolan-Leonardo ... Read more...
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Former Roatan Charters Employee Arrested For Stealing $250,000
July 16th, 2010 - 8:40 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Florida, July 16, (THAINDIAN NEWS) A Florida woman, Cynthia Watson, 48 was arrested last Tuesday, July 13, 2010 for stealing more that $250,000 from the travel company Roatan Charters in ... Read more...
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From Gandhigiri To Chhatrapati Shivaji For Sanjay Dutt
June 30th, 2010 - 2:22 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 30, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has acted in several films since his debut in 1981. All the characters had different shades right from a young, charming ... Read more...
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Russell Brand planning Robin Hood-theme bachelor party
June 24th, 2010 - 5:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 24 (ANI): British actor and comedian Russell Brand is planning a Robin Hood-style stag party with his gang of merry men.Brand is set to tie the knot this year ... Read more...
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Russell Crowe to play lead in ‘The Equalizer’
June 17th, 2010 - 2:11 am ICT by IANS
London, June 17 (IANS) Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe is set to play Robert McCall in a big screen adaptation of hit TV show "The Equalizer".
The "Robin Hood" star will play the ... Read more...
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Russell Crowe Death Rumor Turned Out To Be A Hoax!
June 11th, 2010 - 6:59 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
In a latest internet rumor that has targeted noted actors Russell Crowe, the fans of the actor were left stunned. The celebrity death rumors are nothing new and there ... Read more...
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Russell Crowe’s death report a ‘hoax’
June 11th, 2010 - 12:48 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, June 11 (IANS) After Tom Cruise, actor Russell Crowe is the latest star to have fallen victim to false Internet death reports.
The news of the "Robin Hood" star's ... Read more...
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Crowe trying to keep away from cigarettes
June 4th, 2010 - 1:28 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 4 (IANS) Actor Russell Crowe, who gave up smoking a day before Sunday's World Anti-Tobacco Day, is trying hard to stay away from cigarettes.
"Day 2 (two) much harder. ... Read more...
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‘Shrek Forever After’ leads US box office
May 31st, 2010 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 31 (IANS) Animation film "Shrek Forever After" continues its lead at the box office in its second week by earning $43.3 million, leaving romantic comedy "Sex and the City ... Read more...
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‘Shrek Forever After’ Gets A Lower Opening Than The Predecessor
May 29th, 2010 - 8:04 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
May 29, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Animated fantasy film, Shrek Forever After, which released on 21st of this month in the United States, Canada, and India and on May 20 in Russia, ... Read more...
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StreetDance 3D dethrones Robin Hood to top UK Box Office
May 25th, 2010 - 5:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 25 (ANI): StreetDance 3D, a movie starring winners of Britain's Got Talent, has become the top gainer at the UK box office after flying past Robin Hood.The movie, made ... Read more...
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Hrithik Roshan, Barbara Mori’s ‘Kites’ cracks US box office top 10
May 24th, 2010 - 5:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 24 (ANI): 'Kites', starring Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan and Mexican star Barbara Mori, has become the first Bollywood film to debut in the North American top ten on opening weekend.According ... Read more...
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