Extortion threats force Bihar doctor couple to leave government service
September 6th, 2012 - 6:27 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Sep 6 (IANS) A doctor couple in Bihar's East Champaran district have resigned from their jobs at a government hospital after repeated extortion demands and threats by a gangster. ... Read more...
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Punjabi to Persian, Kendriya Vidyalaya Tehran teaches it all
August 29th, 2012 - 4:48 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, Aug 29 (IANS) It's an Indian school that's been in Iran since the 1930s. It shifted to its present location in Tehran in 1952, became a Kendriya Vidyalaya ... Read more...
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Shahid Kapoor opts out of YRF film
August 28th, 2012 - 1:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Shahid Kapoor has pulled out of a Yash Raj Films (YRF) project as his packed schedule is not allowing him to accommodate changes in creative ... Read more...
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ABVP for CBI probe into killing of Assam youth
August 2nd, 2012 - 5:43 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Aug 2 (IANS) The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ANVP) Thursday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the killing of a youth from Assam in Bihar.The body ... Read more...
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I-League: East Bengal beat Salgaocar 1-0
March 25th, 2012 - 8:53 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 25 (IANS) East Bengal put their title aspirations back on track with a 1-0 win over Salgaocar SC, in the 21st round of the I-League at the Yuba ... Read more...
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Opening up a treasure trove of Punjabi literature
February 22nd, 2012 - 11:56 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Diplomat-writer Navdeep Suri opened a treasure chest of Punjabi literature with the launch of the "A Life Incomplete", an English translation of his grandfather ... Read more...
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Iranians may be suspects, but cannot rule out other jihadis: Experts
February 16th, 2012 - 9:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Iranian militants may be the prime suspect behind the Israeli embassy car blast here Monday, but the role of other jihadi terrorist outfits cannot ... Read more...
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Avadesh Prakesh senior-most officer to be dismissed from Army (To go with ‘Sukna scam: Lt Gen Avadesh Prakash dismissed from service’)
December 3rd, 2011 - 9:55 pm ICT by IANS
Former military secretary Lt. Gen. Avadesh Prakash, found guilty by an Indian Army court martial Saturday, is the senior-most Lt. Gen. of the army to be dismissed from service, though after ... Read more...
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Hapless India go down 0-5 to Zambia
November 29th, 2011 - 10:01 pm ICT by IANS
Margao, Nov 29 (IANS) India were thrashed 5-0 by a higher ranked Zambia in an international football friendly at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda here Tuesday.Musaknya Bruce Bwalya struck ... Read more...
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Chettri, Jeje to miss friendly against Zambia
November 28th, 2011 - 8:29 pm ICT by IANS
Margao, Nov 28 (IANS) India will be missing strikers Sunil Chettri and Jeje Lalpeklua for the international football friendly against the higher-ranked Zambia here at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda ... Read more...
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Medeira officially appointed India coach, injured Paul dropped
November 2nd, 2011 - 12:30 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Tuesday officially elevated assistant coach Savio Medeira as the chief coach while announcing a 27-member national squad for the ... Read more...
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Isha Lakhani beats talented Balu in national tennis
October 12th, 2011 - 9:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Former national champion Isha Lakhani overcame talented Sharmada Balu 6-4, 6-4, to enter the women's singles quarterfinals of the Fenesta National Tennis Championship at the ... Read more...
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A design tribute to Steve Jobs at WIFW
October 9th, 2011 - 1:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Designer duo Smita Singh Rathore and Himanshu Sahni of label cellDSG have made exclusive accessories to pay tribute to Apple's co-founder Steve Jobs at the ... Read more...
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East Bengal in Federation Cup final
September 26th, 2011 - 11:14 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 26 (IANS) City giants East Bengal are one win away from a hat-trick of Federation Cup soccer titles after a 2-1 victory over a nine-man Prayag United that ... Read more...
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Himachal building collapse: Owner, builder held (Lead)
July 11th, 2011 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, July 11 (IANS) The owner and builder of an under-construction building that collapsed in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district were arrested Monday for negligence causing death of a labourer, police ... Read more...
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The boys are gelling well: Armando
July 1st, 2011 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India's chief football coach Armando Colaco is happy that the team is gelling well but injuries to striker Sunil Chettri and Baljeet Sahni are still ... Read more...
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Rutuja in ITF women’s quarterfinals
June 22nd, 2011 - 8:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Indian teenager Rutuja Bhosle continued her impressive run at the $10,000 ITF tournament as she entered the singles quarterfinals with a 6-4, 7-6(2) victory over ... Read more...
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Armando drops Bhaichung along with 11 seniors from World Cup probables
June 2nd, 2011 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) India's new football coach Armando Colaco appears set on building a brand new national team with a stress on his own club Dempo -- ... Read more...
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Salgaocar inch closer towards maiden I-League title
May 19th, 2011 - 10:17 pm ICT by IANS
Margao, May 19 (IANS) Salgaocar took a giant step towards clinching their maiden I-League football title as they came from behind to beat East Bengal 3-2 at the Nehru Stadium ... Read more...
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Man stabs wife, flees
May 12th, 2011 - 7:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) After a heated argument, a man stabbed his wife in front of their minor son and fled from the house, police said Thursday."After an argument ... Read more...
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Former Indian Army general arrested after sentencing in court martial
February 19th, 2011 - 11:44 am ICT by IANS
Jalandhar, Feb 19 (IANS) Army authorities at the 11 Corps have put a former top general under formal arrest after he was convicted of professional misconduct and sentenced to three years rigorous ... Read more...
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Hamid Ansari to confer National Geoscience Award tomorrow
February 3rd, 2011 - 7:14 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 3 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will confer the National Geoscience Award here on Friday to various organizations working in the field of basic and applied geoscience in ... Read more...
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Rath fifth Lt. Gen. to face indiscipline charges
January 21st, 2011 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Lt. Gen. P.K. Rath, who was convicted in a land scam by a court martial Friday, is the fifth three-star army officer to have have faced such ... Read more...
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Bhaichung to lead national football team in Asian Cup
December 27th, 2010 - 8:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Despite his injury and fitness worries, Bhaichung Bhutia was named captain of the Indian football team for the Asian Cup in Doha starting January 7.Bhutia, who ... Read more...
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‘Dum Maaro Dum’ release shifted to Easter weekend
November 13th, 2010 - 6:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The release date of Abhishek Bachchan-starrer "Dum Maaro Dum" has been shifted to April 22 from Feb 4, as producers Fox Star Studios and Ramesh Sippy ... Read more...
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Review 2 : Dunno Y…Na Jaane Kyun (2010)
November 13th, 2010 - 12:28 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 13, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Film: Dunno Y…Na Jaane KyunStarring: Zeenat Aman, Kabir Bedi, Helen, Kapil Sharma, Yuvraaj Parasher,Maradona Rebello,Rituparna Sengupta,Mahabnoo Mody-Kotwal, Asha Sachdev, Parishat SahniDirector: Sanjay SharmaRating: **As far as scrutinizing a ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu pick up two titles in junior national squash
November 2nd, 2010 - 5:30 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Nov 2 (IANS) Hosts Tamil Nadu Tuesday picked up two of the four titles at stake winning the Under-19 titles in the boys and girls sections in the junior National Inter-State ... Read more...
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Is “Jhootha Hi Sahi” Inspired From “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi”?
October 23rd, 2010 - 1:02 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 23, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): While the John Abraham starrer Jhootha Hi Sahi had hit theaters with the fans of the actor harboring a lot of expectations, the film has come ... Read more...
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Delhi dressed up to receive the world
September 28th, 2010 - 3:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Through the dark clouds of controversy, Delhi residents have begun to see a silver lining - starting with a world-class new airport and an extended and efficient ... Read more...
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Indian film ‘Soul of Sand’ creates buzz at Toronto fest (With Images)
September 16th, 2010 - 3:21 pm ICT by IANS
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto, Sep 16 (IANS) Indian film "Soul of Sand" is creating a buzz at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival and director Sidharth Srinivasan says his film exposes in ... Read more...
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Houghton to try out different attacking options against Thailand
September 7th, 2010 - 8:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Indian football coach Bob Houghton has said his boys need to be cautious while looking out for attacking options when they take on Thailand in the return ... Read more...
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Indian football team ends Portugal tour with a draw
August 28th, 2010 - 8:24 pm ICT by IANS
Lisbon, Aug 28 (IANS) The Indian football team ended their month-long training camp here with a 1-1 draw against third division outfit Odivelas Futebol Clube in the last practice match of ... Read more...
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Another train robbery in Bihar
August 21st, 2010 - 2:15 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Aug 21 (IANS) A group of armed robbers shot a man and at gunpoint looted cash and valuables from passengers on Vaidhnathdham-Kiul passenger train in Bihar's Lakhisarai district, police said ... Read more...
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India beat Real Massama in Portugal tour
August 13th, 2010 - 8:44 pm ICT by IANS
Lisbon, Aug 13 (IANS) Mohammad Rafi struck in the first half as India escaped with a 1-0 win over Portuguese football club Real Massama in their second practice match in ... Read more...
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Former general in army custody for court martial
August 6th, 2010 - 2:12 pm ICT by IANS
Jalandhar, Aug 6 (IANS) Army authorities at the 11 Corps here Friday took a top retired army officer in custody ahead of his court martial over corruption charges in a ration scam.
Lt. ... Read more...
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