Can’t fleece plot seekers, consumer court warns land agencies
July 26th, 2012 - 1:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) In a ruling with far-reaching implications for those entering into land deals, the apex consumer court has said an agency that has failed to deliver ... Read more...
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Organ seekers on social networks more successful
May 24th, 2012 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 24 (IANS) Transplant patients are increasingly turning to social networks in their search for organs - and appear to be getting results, Daily Mail reported.Researchers examined nearly ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Akhilesh’s maiden ‘janata darshan’ is huge draw
April 18th, 2012 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, April 18 (IANS) Over 12,000 people from all across Uttar Pradesh thronged Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's official residence here at his maiden 'janata darshan' Wednesday, officials said.Akhilesh was flooded ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Indian missions in US outsource passport services
April 6th, 2012 - 12:50 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 6 (IANS) The Indian embassy and its consulates in other parts of the country have, like many missions in other parts of the world, outsourced passport related services.Outsourcing ... Read more...
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Bangladesh railway touts dupe people ahead of Eid
August 25th, 2011 - 12:11 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Aug 25 (IANS) Taking advantage of the passenger rush ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, touts in railway stations in Dhaka are having a field day, selling tickets up to 200 percent ... Read more...
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This doctor cures ‘ailing’ hand pumps too
August 10th, 2011 - 9:33 am ICT by IANS
Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 10 (IANS) He is a doctor who also quenches thirst - by repairing hand pumps.Arun Kumar, a senior physician, has been carrying out a unique drive ... Read more...
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Room for admission seekers, the St Stephen’s way
June 27th, 2011 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) It's first time in Delhi for Nagaland residents Marisha and her father. At a loss on where to stay while seeking admission in Delhi University, ... Read more...
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DTC low-floor buses to run in Delhi University’s north campus
June 20th, 2011 - 12:01 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Delhi University Sunday decided to resume the Delhi Transport Corporation's low floor bus services in the north campus from Monday, for the convenience of ... Read more...
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Delhi University launches web chat facility
June 1st, 2011 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Continuing with its efforts to provide assistance to anxious students, Delhi University from Friday will be assisting admission seekers with web chat facility for ... Read more...
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Rs.15,000-ticket for India-Pakistan tie ’sells’ for Rs.100,000
March 27th, 2011 - 12:19 am ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, March 26 (IANS) World Cup cricket fever was at its peak here Saturday with a Rs.15,000 ticket of next week's India and Pakistan semi-final match at Mohali being sold ... Read more...
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How your email address can give away your weight
March 11th, 2011 - 6:31 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Mar 11 (ANI): A US survey has suggested that email addresses can reveal a person's weight and what a person's personality is like.The survey showed that there are deep divisions between ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Pak artistes will need Culture Ministry’s NOC for foreign shows following Rahat fiasco
February 25th, 2011 - 4:17 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Feb 25(ANI): In the backdrop of Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's detention in New Delhi for violating India's customs laws, Pakistan's Interior Ministry has announced that the country's artistes will ... Read more...
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Fake banker held in capital
January 7th, 2011 - 10:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) A man was arrested here for duping 53 people of Rs.9 lakh on the pretext of providing interest-free bank loans, police said Friday. According to the police, ... Read more...
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President Abbas expresses hopes Palestinian state would be established by 2011
December 25th, 2010 - 4:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 25 (ANI): Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who travelled to Bethlehem to greet Christmas revellers in the West Bank city, has said that he hopes a Palestinian state would be ... Read more...
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Goa Police keep eye on Sanatan Sanstha ahead of Diwali
October 20th, 2010 - 1:15 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Oct 20 (IANS) Goa Police will maintain vigil on the Sanatan Sanstha (SS) in the run-up to Diwali, especially as some office-bearers of the rightwing Hindu group have warned against "glorifying ... Read more...
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Stan Lee’s Pow Entertainment and MTV to go digital with new comic Book series ‘The Seekers’
October 10th, 2010 - 10:19 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
October 10, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Stan Lee's Pow Entertainment, is soon to come out with a digital comic book in association with MTV, titled ‘The Seekers’.According to news ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Stan Lee joins MTV to create new comic book series
October 10th, 2010 - 9:06 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Oct 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Stan Lee and MTV are joining forces to bring Lee’s newest superhero comic series “The Seekers” to life.Lee’s POW Entertainment and MTV jointly announced the ... Read more...
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Stan Lee Teams Up With MTV
October 10th, 2010 - 8:56 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Oct 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Comic legend Stan Lee has teamed up with MTV to create a new digital series, "The Seekers." Stan Lee, who has the reputation for creating "Spider-Man" ... Read more...
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Ticket seekers queue up outside Games opening ceremony venue
October 3rd, 2010 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Several people queued up outside the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to buy tickets for the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony Sunday, even as the Organising Committee said all tickets ... Read more...
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No interference in madrassas: Sibal
August 14th, 2010 - 11:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said Saturday that the government had no intention of interfering in the process of religious education imparted in madrassas.
But he said ... Read more...
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Indiana Man Swipes “Singlesnet” Profile Image With Democrat Candidate Photo
July 9th, 2010 - 6:58 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Texas, July 9, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Texas Land Commissioner run may be a tough one but the "oh -so-handsome" candidate Hector Uribe has made a strong impact upon a date ... Read more...
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Five convicted US ‘jihad seekers’ appeal against Pak court judgement
June 28th, 2010 - 6:16 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, June 28 (ANI): The five American terror suspects sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment for plotting terror attacks across Pakistan have challenged their conviction, a counsel for the convicted men said.Hasan ... Read more...
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DU gives students heat care tips during admissions
May 26th, 2010 - 10:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Keeping in view the soaring temperatures in the capital, Delhi University (DU) Wednesday advised aspiring students to take all necessary precautions against the heat while buying admission ... Read more...
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Gen Y are shopaholics and Gen X looks for quality stuff: Oz study
May 20th, 2010 - 2:58 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, May 20 (ANI): Generation Y are shopaholics and the rather older Generation X have a taste for quality goods, according to new research on Australian shoppers.The analysis, conducted by research consultancy ... Read more...
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Delhi University to offer 5,000 more seats this year
May 11th, 2010 - 7:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Delhi University will offer 5,000 more seats in the undergraduate courses this year when the admission process begins May 28, an official statement said Tuesday.
"In ... Read more...
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45 percent bribe-seekers in Mexico police officials
March 28th, 2010 - 11:48 am ICT by IANS
New York, March 28 (IANS/EFE) A vast majority - up to 45 percent - of the demand for bribes in Mexico come from police officials, says a report.
"An overwhelming 85 percent of ... Read more...
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GETEX Dubai 2010 exhibition to be held in April
March 17th, 2010 - 8:30 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, March 17 (IANS) Educational exhibition GETEX Dubai 2010 would run from April 14 to 17 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre here.
GETEX Dubai 2010 will build on the growing ... Read more...
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Arrested US ‘jihad seekers’ file another petition for release
March 7th, 2010 - 1:37 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar.7 (ANI): The five US youth arrested in Pakistan on charges of having links with Al-Qaeda have filed another plea for their release.The plea would be heard on March 8 (Monday) ... Read more...
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Pak police files charge sheet against US ‘jihad seekers’
March 2nd, 2010 - 5:48 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar.2 (ANI): Pakistani Police on Tuesday submitted a charge sheet against five young US students, who were apprehended from Sargodha in December last year over alleged links with Al-Qaeda and plotting ... Read more...
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US ‘jihad seekers’ move bail application in Pak court
February 17th, 2010 - 2:18 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Feb.17 (ANI): Terming the evidence against them as 'vague', the five American 'jihad seekers', who were arrested last year from Sargodha, have moved a bail application in a Pakistani court.However, there ... Read more...
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Most desired female celebrity features revealed
February 12th, 2010 - 5:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 12 (ANI): From Nicole Kidman's nose to Angelina Jolie's lips, plastic surgeons have revealed the most requested celebrity body parts and features.They have revealed that apart from Kidman, Drew ... Read more...
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Pak urges Britain to stop discrimination against visa seekers
January 29th, 2010 - 4:20 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan.29 (ANI): Pakistan has urged Britain not to delay and discriminate in granting visas to Pakistani citizens.During a meeting with British Shadow Home Secretary Chris Grayling here, Prime Minister Yousuf ... Read more...
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Pak’s latest flip-flop, says it has extradition treaty with US
January 1st, 2010 - 4:50 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan.1 (ANI): Days after rejecting reports regarding having an extradition treaty with the United States, Pakistan has said that both the countries do actually have in place a policy for ... Read more...
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US citizens to land only in Islamabad
December 26th, 2009 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Dec.26 (ANI): The Pakistan Government has barred US citizens from landing in any city other than Islamabad.According to sources, Americans would now be able to land only at the Benazir ... Read more...
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Lahore High Court bars deportation of US origin ‘jihad’ seekers without its permission
December 17th, 2009 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Dec.17 (ANI): The Lahore High Court (LHC) has prohibited the deportation of the five US origin terror suspects, arrested last week from Sargodha, without its permission.Hearing the case of the terror ... Read more...
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