Bookies favour Manchester City to win EPL
August 17th, 2012 - 8:08 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 17 (IANS) The English Premier League (EPL) kicks off its 2012-13 edition Saturday and holders Manchester City start as the bookies favourite to retain their title.EPL Chief ... Read more...
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Davies drafted as cover for ailing Prior
June 7th, 2012 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 7 (IANS/CMC) England's selectors have called up wicketkeeper Steven Davies for the final Test against the West Indies, as a cover for Matt Prior who is struggling with an ... Read more...
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Bollywood last alternative to Hollywood: Director Dibakar Banerjee (Interview)
May 26th, 2012 - 10:56 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Hollywood may have wiped out the "whole world's indigenous film industry" but Bollywood has held up, giving room to talent from all over the globe, ... Read more...
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UP’s record: 20,000 constables transferred
May 15th, 2012 - 10:15 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) In the biggest reshuffle till date on a single day, the Uttar Pradesh government Tuesday transferred a whopping 20,324 constables.Officials said the transfers were ordered following ... Read more...
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Heroine far from being hero in Bollywood: Kareena
March 16th, 2012 - 7:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Vidya Balan's success story has given actresses the hope for a brighter tomorrow in the Indian film industry. But they have a long way ... Read more...
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Dinesh Trivedi: Banerjee’s second choice as railway minister challenges his leader (Profile)
March 14th, 2012 - 11:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) For long Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's trusted pointsman in New Delhi, Dinesh Trivedi, a trained pilot now in charge of the vast Indian ... Read more...
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Sehwag will inject some life in Indian team: Akram
January 23rd, 2012 - 5:08 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 23 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram said that captaincy should make Virender Sehwag more accountable as India prepare to play for pride ... Read more...
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Rupert Grint has crush on Queen Elizabeth II
July 9th, 2011 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 9 (IANS) "Harry Potter" star Rupert Grint admits he has a crush on British monarch Queen Elizabeth II.Asked which two famous women he would like to date, ... Read more...
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RCB to field unchanged side, Mumbai Indians undecided
May 26th, 2011 - 11:37 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 26 (IANS) While the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) plan to field an unchanged team, their opponents in Friday's qualifier-2 game in the Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians, ... Read more...
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Mubarak baiting protestors or inviting military action?
February 11th, 2011 - 11:27 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) Embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's "shocking" refusal to resign has been interpreted by analysts as less than adequate to a bait for the crowds to turn ... Read more...
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Actress Maria Schneider Of “Last Tango In Paris” Fame Passes Away At 58
February 4th, 2011 - 9:04 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Feb 4, (THAINDIAN NEWS) French actress Maria Schneider who rose to fame for her role in "Last Tango In Paris" passed away at the age of 58 on Thursday in ... Read more...
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MCG curator dismisses Englis media’s pitch conspiracy theories
December 23rd, 2010 - 3:00 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Dec. 23 (ANI): MCG curator Cameron Hodgkins has dismissed English media's conspiracy theories that he has prepared a Boxing Day Test pitch to give Australia an advantage.Hodgkins said the drop-in pitch ... Read more...
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Gus Malzahn Hired As The New Vanderbilt Commodores Coach
December 13th, 2010 - 8:44 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Dec 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Amidst all the changes in teams of the players and coaches for the new season, there is one other joining the list. The latest buzz doing ... Read more...
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Royal wedding may take place in April
November 21st, 2010 - 6:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 21 (ANI): Prince William and Kate Middleton are hoping to marry at the end of April. According to The Telegraph, the royal couple have selected a 'first choice' date, ... Read more...
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Wills, Kate hoping to marry at the end of April
November 21st, 2010 - 11:20 am ICT by ANI
London, Nov 21 (ANI): Royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton have their hearts set on an April wedding.Senior royal sources confirmed that the couple are hoping to the tie ... Read more...
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Ashes: Oz selectors have avoided difficult decision for another week
November 16th, 2010 - 4:34 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Nov.16 (ANI): A former Australian cricketer has sarcastically said that the selectors should have named all 66 Sheffield Shield players in the Ashes squad after they announced a bulging preliminary squad ... Read more...
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Will Madhur Be Able To Convince Aishwaruya To Be His Second Choice?
November 12th, 2010 - 7:42 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 12, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Beauty queen turned Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one such actress, who has never accepted a film, where she has been roped in as a second ... Read more...
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Charlize Theron to star in ‘Snow White’?
November 1st, 2010 - 3:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 1 (ANI): Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron is reportedly tipped to star as a baddie in the new adaptation of the classic tale 'Snow White'.Theron, 34, is reportedly producers' second ... Read more...
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Men like to play Robbie Williams tracks when alone at the wheel
August 20th, 2010 - 2:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 20 (ANI): Singer Robbie Williams' tracks are the top choice for men to secretly sing when they are alone in the car, according to a new poll.According to the ... Read more...
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Aanchal, Himanshoo To Revive ‘Jab We Met’ In Television
August 2nd, 2010 - 12:57 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 2, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Star Plus is going to revive big screen super hit "Jab We Met' with its new show, which is loosely based on this Kareena Kapoor ... Read more...
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Peter Ingram to replace Ryder in New Zealand team
July 22nd, 2010 - 2:35 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Jul 22 (ANI): New Zealand has included Central Districts opener Peter Ingram in the cricket squad for next month's tri-series in Sri Lanka.Ingram replaced Jesse Ryder in the 14-man ... Read more...
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Of Aamir Khan, KBC, And Amitbabh Bachchan
June 18th, 2010 - 8:12 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 18, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Allright! He may have said in an interview to a news channel that he was never offered "Kaun Banega Crorepati 4' in the first place, but ... Read more...
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Bridge refuses Terry’s olive branch
February 14th, 2010 - 4:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb. 14 (ANI): Manchester City left back Wayne Bridge has snubbed peace talks with John Terry, despite numerous blanked phone calls and text messages from the former England captain.Terry ... Read more...
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Blake Lively’s acting talent stunned Ben Affleck
January 13th, 2010 - 3:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 13 (ANI): Actor/director Ben Affleck has revealed that he was left so stunned by actress Blake Lively's acting talent when she auditioned for his upcoming movie that he hired her ... Read more...
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Susan Boyle’s album creates sales history Down Under
December 29th, 2009 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Dec 29 (ANI): Susan Boyle has taken Aussie music industry by storm after her album 'I Dreamed a Dream' went on to enjoy the highest seven-day sales ever seen in the ... Read more...
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Teeth of some apes are formed primarily to survive toughest times
December 18th, 2009 - 2:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, December 18 (ANI): A new research has determined that the teeth of some apes are formed primarily to handle the most stressful times when food is scarce.The research, performed by scientists ... Read more...
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Breeder’s Cup lacking in star power
November 6th, 2009 - 11:04 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Arcadia, Nov 6 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Ladies' Day at the Breeders' Cup Friday is lacking in star power this year. The $500,000 Breeders' Cup Marathon will start the season and on Friday's ... Read more...
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Man U keepers on the warpath over alleged lack of advice
November 6th, 2009 - 12:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov.6 (ANI): The first and second choice goalkeepers of Premier League leaders Manchester United -- Edwin van der Sar and Tomasz Kuszczak are on the warpath with the latter accusing ... Read more...
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Strauss may skip England’s tour to Bangladesh
October 12th, 2009 - 12:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct. 12 (ANI): England captain Andrew Strauss has hinted that he may give a miss to team's Bangladesh tour next year.Strauss, 32, has played nonstop cricket since taking over from ... Read more...
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Shoplifter Megan Fox refuses to step into Wal-Mart
September 26th, 2009 - 1:56 pm ICT by ANI
London, September 26 (ANI): Megan Fox has revealed that she does not want to enter U.S. supermarket Wal-Mart as she was caught shoplifting when she was a teenager.The 'Transformers' star was in ... Read more...
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MJ’s eldest sister to raise his kids?
July 24th, 2009 - 3:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 24 (ANI): Michael Jackson's children are likely to be raised by the late singer's eldest sister Rebbie.According to TMZ.com, the Jacksons have nominated the 59-year-old lady and the eldest ... Read more...
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Passengers disclose the most dreaded flight-attendant traits
June 11th, 2009 - 4:46 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, June 11 (ANI): After flight attendants revealed the most annoying habits among passengers, regular air-travellers have now turned the tables by speaking about things they hate about flight attendants.From flirting ... Read more...
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Man U set for 17 million pounds deal with Wigan winger Valencia
June 8th, 2009 - 6:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 8 (ANI): Manchester United is all set to strike a 17 million pounds deal for Wigan winger Luis Antonio Valencia.United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is confident that the Ecuador ... Read more...
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Now Madonna to adopt from Lesotho?
June 7th, 2009 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 7 (IANS) After a failed attempt to adopt a baby girl from Malawi recently, pop diva Madonna is now eying to adopt a child from Lesotho, landlocked country surrounded ... Read more...
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BJP maintains Shotgun Sinhas honor and dignity
March 18th, 2009 - 7:30 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar. 18 (ANI): Expressing his gratitude towards the BJP for giving him the Patna Sahib seat, actor turned politician Shatrughan Sinha said his party had maintained his honour and ... Read more...
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