United India to expand micro-offices, agency channel
September 18th, 2012 - 1:44 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 18 (IANS) United India Insurance Company plans to hire 21,000 agents and open 200 one-man offices in smaller cities and towns this fiscal to reach a gross premium ... Read more...
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Prince Harry to earn danger money in Afghanistan
September 10th, 2012 - 9:12 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Kabul, Sept 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Prince Harry who is the third in command in the British army arrived in Bastion camp in Afghanistan where he is expected to complete his tour. He ... Read more...
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Anna discusses party formation
September 8th, 2012 - 11:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Anna Hazare, in a meeting with his team members in Ralegan Siddhi Saturday, expressed concern over the selection of candidates for an independent political ... Read more...
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New light on ‘Honey Boo Boo’ casts’ salary
September 6th, 2012 - 7:01 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Sep 6 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Reality star June Shannon has backed down the allegation that her family only earns $2000 from an episode of here Comes Honey Boo Boo.
She uttered about ... Read more...
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China mulls regulation over brokerage executives’ salaries
September 1st, 2012 - 1:17 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 1 (IANS) China's top securities watchdog has said that it is considering a regulation on the salary of brokerage executives.In a set of draft rules released to seek ... Read more...
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Principal suspended for drawing absent teacher wife’s salary
August 22nd, 2012 - 11:23 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Aug 22 (IANS) A principal of a government school in Patiala was suspended Wednesday by the Punjab government after it came to light that he was drawing the salary ... Read more...
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Is Kanye West going to judge American Idol?
August 22nd, 2012 - 6:53 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York August 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Kanye west is now being speculated to join the judging panel of American Idol. It was reported that the American Idol producers reached out to Kanye ... Read more...
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Depp to get 60 mn pounds from next ‘Pirates’ movie
August 21st, 2012 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 21 (IANS) Actor Johnny Depp is set to feature in the fifth edition of "Pirates Of The Caribbean" and the actor will reportedly earn 60 million ... Read more...
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Britons uncomfortable with sex and money talk
August 20th, 2012 - 7:53 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 20 (IANS) Britons are least comfortable talking about their sex lives and their finances, a survey has found.Earlier, politics and religion were the least-liked subjects, but now sex ... Read more...
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18 shot at in South Africa platinum mine conflict
August 17th, 2012 - 12:53 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Aug 17 (IANS) At least 18 people were shot and feared dead or injured in a conflict at a platinum mine in South Africa, media reports said.The shooting took ... Read more...
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Reliance Life Insurance to hire 5,500 agents on payroll
August 16th, 2012 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
Bangkok, Aug 16 (IANS) Reliance Life Insurance Company, a unit of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Capital, plans to hire 5,500 agents on payroll by the end of next month in a ... Read more...
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Syrian envoy rejects $1 mn for defection
August 12th, 2012 - 1:43 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Syrian ambassador to Mauritania has rejected an offer of $1 million to defect in exchange for permanent residence in Qatar, Iran's Press TV reported.It ... Read more...
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Fake doctor arrested for stealing mobile phones
August 12th, 2012 - 1:19 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) With his dreams of becoming a doctor and leading a lavish life shattered by financial constraints, this Delhi resident posed as a "doctor" at two ... Read more...
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Jennifer Lawrence to get $10 million for next ‘Hunger Games’
August 8th, 2012 - 7:20 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Aug 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The popular film actress and Oscar nominated Jennifer Lawrence is set to negotiate a massive salary raise for the next ‘Hunger Games’ installation titled “Catching fire”.
... Read more...
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70,000 Pakistani officials have not got salary
August 3rd, 2012 - 12:57 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 3 (IANS) A staggering 70,000 government employees here did not get their salary on time due to an auditors' strike, a media report said.The daily Dawn said as ... Read more...
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Srinagar gets radio taxi service
August 1st, 2012 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Aug 1 (IANS) The first fleet of radio taxis Wednesday began operating in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.The fleet of 50 semi-luxurious taxis come fitted with GPS ... Read more...
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UP sacks contractual employees in urban local bodies
July 25th, 2012 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, July 25 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Wednesday sacked thousands of contractual employees in urban local bodies who were appointed by the previous Mayawati regime of Bahujan Samaj ... Read more...
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Tripura governor to see Olympics opening
July 24th, 2012 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, July 24 (IANS) A sports lover, Tripura Governor D.Y. Patil will visit London to witness the opening ceremony of the Olympics at his own expense."I have taken leave. (We) ... Read more...
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Small mistake can lead to long delays in tax refunds
July 23rd, 2012 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Tax payers should take precautions and avoid small mistakes while filing the returns as it usually leads to long delays in refunds, experts said.Delay in ... Read more...
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What Pranab Mukherjee will earn
July 22nd, 2012 - 7:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) As president, Pranab Mukherjee will draw a salary of Rs.1.5 lakh a month.He will get to stay in the imposing Rashtrapati Bhavan, and have ... Read more...
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Air India, pilots disagree in court
July 18th, 2012 - 8:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The Air India management and pilots Wednesday disagreed in the Delhi High Court on the composition of a panel proposed to consider the reinstatement of ... Read more...
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Drogba arrives in China to rousing reception
July 14th, 2012 - 10:33 pm ICT by IANS
Shanghai, July 14 (IANS) Former Chelsea star Didier Drogba arrived here Saturday to a rousing welcome from Chinese fans and insisted it was not money but the challenge in an ... Read more...
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Passengers stranded as 40 Kingfisher flights axed (Second Lead)
July 14th, 2012 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Passengers of Kingfisher Airlines were stranded Saturday as 40 flights across India were cancelled due to a strike by pilots over non-payment of salaries.Passengers in ... Read more...
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Actor Charlie Sheen wants to quit Twitter
July 13th, 2012 - 7:53 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, July 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Actor Charlie Sheen wants to bid adieu to the social networking and microblogging site Twitter. He had made an account with the site last year and ... Read more...
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Charlie Sheen interested in judging ‘American Idol’
July 13th, 2012 - 3:37 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 13 (IANS) Actor Charlie Sheen says he would consider joining the judging panel of singing show "American Idol" if the money was good enough."American Idol" is ... Read more...
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Actor Charlie Sheen is ‘up for American Idol’
July 11th, 2012 - 7:40 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, July 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) TMZ reports that actor Charlie Sheen is almost certain to be on the next season of American Idol. The show’s producer – Nigel Lythgoe had said ... Read more...
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UP officials to face salary cut if street lights on in day
July 10th, 2012 - 10:32 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, July 10 (IANS) In a move aimed at curbing waste of electricity, Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Minister Mohammad Azam Khan Tuesday warned that if street lights were found on ... Read more...
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Riquelme in talks with Brazil’s Flamengo
July 8th, 2012 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, July 8 (IANS) Former Argentina international midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme is in talks with Flamengo about a possible move to the Brazilian club.Riquelme announced his decision to ... Read more...
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Police salary van attacked in Pakistan
July 3rd, 2012 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 3 (IANS) One policeman was killed Tuesday when a police van carrying a large amount of money meant to be distributed as salary for jail personnel was attacked ... Read more...
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Ganso rejects new Santos offer
June 28th, 2012 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janerio, June 28 (IANS) Brazil international midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso has rejected an improved contract offer by his club Santos.The 22-year-old, currently tied to the Brazilian outfit until ... Read more...
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Indian jailed in Dubai for forcing woman into sex trade
June 25th, 2012 - 10:31 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, June 25 (IANS) A 20-year-old Indian has been sentenced to three years in jail in Dubai for luring a 31-year-old Indian woman to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and ... Read more...
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Botafogo on verge of Seedorf deal
June 7th, 2012 - 2:55 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, June 7 (IANS) Botafogo is reportedly within days of an announcement on its pursuit of former Dutch international midfielder Clarence Seedorf.The 36-year-old's agent, Deborah Martin, is ... Read more...
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Munda approves compulsory retirement of 10 judicial officials
May 28th, 2012 - 11:31 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, May 28 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda Monday approved the compulsory retirement of 10 non-performing judicial officials of the state."The chief minister has given his approval for compulsorily ... Read more...
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Former Brazil keeper Dida signs with Portuguesa
May 25th, 2012 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, May 25 (IANS) Brazilian first division club Portuguesa have confirmed the signing of former Brazil international goalkeeper Dida on a one-year contract.The 38-year-old has not played ... Read more...
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Man City’s 22 million pound contract for Mancini
May 9th, 2012 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 9 (IANS) Manchester City, who are just one win away from registering their first English Premier League (EPL) title after 44 years, have offered their manager Roberto ... Read more...
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