Camel killed in Kazakhstan to end suicides
April 28th, 2012 - 10:03 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, April 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) People in a Kazakh town have sacrificed a white camel in a bid to end an adolescent "suicide epidemic" blamed on an evil spirit that ... Read more...
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President forgoes post-retirement accommodation in Pune
April 27th, 2012 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil will forgo her post-retirement accommodation in Pune following allegations of land grabbing and "misgivings" continuing to persist "despite clarifications" being made, ... Read more...
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Ancient altar for human sacrifices found in Peru
April 4th, 2012 - 1:01 pm ICT by IANS
Lima, April 4 (IANS/EFE) A group of Peruvian archaeologists found a 1,500-year-old altar for human sacrifices on the top of a hill in the northern region of La Libertad, the ... Read more...
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US African American history museum breaks ground
February 23rd, 2012 - 1:15 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Wednesday attended the groundbreaking ceremony of a new national African American history museum, saying it will serve "not just as a ... Read more...
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Congress slams Hazare for remarks justifying slapping
January 26th, 2012 - 12:09 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday hit out Anna Hazare for justifying slapping as a means of expressing anguish against corruption and said the whole country would ... Read more...
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Military kids should be given free books: British MP
January 16th, 2012 - 7:12 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 16 (IANS) Children of British military personnel under five years should be given a free book every month, an MP has said.John Healey from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, has ... Read more...
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President greets nation on Christmas (Lead)
December 24th, 2011 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Christmas.In a message, the president said Christmas was a time for "great joy, ... Read more...
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President greets nation on Christmas
December 24th, 2011 - 1:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Saturday greeted the nation on the eve of Christmas.In her message, the president said it is a time for "great joy, ... Read more...
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Pakistan celebrates Eid-ul-Zuha
November 7th, 2011 - 2:15 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 7 (IANS) Pakistan Monday celebrated Eid-ul-Zuha, or the festival of sacrifice, with religious zeal and fervour across the country.After Eid prayers, the faithful sacrificed camels, cows, goats, rams ... Read more...
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Eid-ul-Zuha celebrated with fervour in Lucknow
November 7th, 2011 - 1:54 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Nov 7 (IANS) Eid-ul-Zuha, also known as Bakrid, was celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety amidst heavy security arrangements in Uttar Pradesh's capital Monday.Muslims thronged mosques and prayer grounds ... Read more...
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Prayers, sacrifice on Eid-ul-Zuha in Andhra Pradesh
November 7th, 2011 - 11:40 am ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Nov 7 (IANS) Attired in their best, Muslims across Andhra Pradesh offered prayers at mosques, Eidgahs and open grounds before the slaughter of 'halal' animals, symbolising the spirit of ... Read more...
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President, PM, Sonia greet nation on Eid
November 6th, 2011 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi Sunday greeted the nation on the eve of ... Read more...
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Today is the death anniversary of Harry Potter’s parents
October 31st, 2011 - 11:39 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Oct 31 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Fans around the world are commemorating the 30th anniversary of the death of the parents of Harry Potter. On Monday the topic “RIP Lily and James Potter” ... Read more...
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Bio-fuel not at cost of food security: FAO
October 4th, 2011 - 12:03 am ICT by IANS
Jakarta, Oct 3 (IANS) The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Monday stressed that the need of bio-fuel should not be at the sacrifice of food security as the world should ... Read more...
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Andhra not to pay striking Telangana employees
September 22nd, 2011 - 10:47 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Sep 22 (IANS) With the general strike for a separate Telangana state intensifying on the 10th day, the Andhra Pradesh government Thursday decided to implement the no-work-no-pay rule.Over ... Read more...
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Emergency was necessary, says Trinidad and Tobago PM
September 8th, 2011 - 12:25 pm ICT by IANS
Port of Spain, Sep 8 (IANS/CMC) Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who is of Indian origin, has said the decision to impose a state of emergency was necessary to ... Read more...
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‘Bodyguard’ - delivers the goods (IANS Movie Review)
September 1st, 2011 - 1:37 am ICT by IANS
Film: "Bodyguard"; Cast: Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Raj Babbar; Director: Siddiqu; Rating: ***For three years now, every Eid, a Salman Khan movie has become one of the rewards of the ... Read more...
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Prime Minister greets nation on Eid
August 30th, 2011 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, and said the celebrations reflect the "true spirit" of India's composite ... Read more...
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Meira Kumar greets people on Rakhi
August 12th, 2011 - 9:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar greeted the people on the eve of Raksha Bandhan - a festival that reaffirms the bond of love ... Read more...
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George Lopez reacts to the cancellation of his show
August 11th, 2011 - 10:40 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Aug 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) George Lopez joked about TBS’s decision not to order another season of his show "Lopez Tonight." The last episode of the show was aired last night ... Read more...
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Pregnancy was tough: Mariah Carey
July 26th, 2011 - 2:27 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 26 (IANS) Singer Mariah Carey, who gave birth to twins in April, says she was uncomfortable during her pregnancy."I was so uncomfortable. I'm kind of proud of myself. ... Read more...
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Indian student leader gets Australian award
July 2nd, 2011 - 3:16 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, July 2 (IANS) The leader of the association of Indian-origin students in Australia who protested attacks against Indians in Melbourne has been given the 2011 Young Victorian of the ... Read more...
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India, China giving US stiff competition on jobs: Obama
July 1st, 2011 - 10:57 am ICT by IANS
Washington, July 1 (IANS) Citing stiff competition from nation's like China, India and Brazil, President Barack Obama has said he is not prepared to bring US deficit down by ... Read more...
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AAI chess: Sasi, Negi win 8th round ties
June 30th, 2011 - 10:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Parimarjan Negi stopped his run of losses while Krishnan Sasikiran got back to his winning ways in what turned out to be a good day ... Read more...
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Terrorism cannot be solved militarily: Mizoram chief minister
June 30th, 2011 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
Aizawl, June 30 (IANS) Political problems or militancy cannot be solved militarily through the barrel of the gun and lasting solutions can only be reached through talks, Mizoram Chief Minister ... Read more...
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Using child as suicide bomber a tactical shift: Pakistani daily
June 22nd, 2011 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 22 (IANS) A child being used as a suicide bomber is "an indicator of a tactical shift" of terrorists in Pakistan, a daily said Wednesday after a nine-year-old ... Read more...
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After ‘Jhansi…’, Zee TV brings another story of valour (With Images)
June 3rd, 2011 - 6:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) After the success of "Jhansi Ki Rani", Zee TV is bringing another story of love, sacrifice and valour with their new show "Shobha Somnath Ki", which ... Read more...
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Karnataka youths vow to support Hazare on anti-graft law
May 28th, 2011 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, May 28 (IANS) About 5,000 people, a majority of them youths, braved a hot and humid Saturday afternoon to extend support to social activist Anna Hazare for enacting ... Read more...
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Kerry Katona dumped by her new boyfriend
April 27th, 2011 - 9:46 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, April 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Kerry Katona’s former boyfriend has revealed the reason why he dumped the reality star. Dan Foden in an interview with the Reveal Magazine said he dumped ... Read more...
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Subo’s Lent sacrifice on sweets helps charity
April 25th, 2011 - 6:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 25 (ANI): It has emerged that Susan Boyle had given up sweets for Lent in support of a charity.The 'Britain's Got Talent' star gave up the indulgence to support the ... Read more...
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Obama announces long-term debt reduction plan
April 14th, 2011 - 5:08 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 14 (IANS) The US President Barack Obama Wednesday announced its long-term debt plan, setting a goal to cut $4 trillion deficit over the next 12 years.Delivering a ... Read more...
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We will not bow before the government: Anna Hazare
April 8th, 2011 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The government will soon accept our demands and we will not bow before it, said fasting social activist Anna Hazare here Friday after some breakthrough ... Read more...
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PPP not to unveil Benazir Bhutto assassination report
April 4th, 2011 - 3:45 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Apr 4(ANI): The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has said that the Benazir Bhutto assassination investigation report will not be made public.PPP General Secretary Badr said that the party's Central Executive ... Read more...
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Legislator was on his legs for 12 hours to help India win
March 31st, 2011 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, March 31 (IANS) While the country prayed and observed all kinds of superstitions for the Men in Blue, a Congress legislator from Madhya Pradesh stood for 12 straight ... Read more...
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Rajya Sabha pays tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev
March 23rd, 2011 - 1:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Rajya Sabha Wednesday paid tributes to martyred Indian freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev."Their sacrifice has immortalized them," Chairman Hamid Ansari said, observing ... Read more...
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