Bellerive Oval doesn’t seem to miss Ponting
February 24th, 2012 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
Hobart (Australia), Feb 24 (IANS) Some Tasmanians may believe former skipper Ricky Ponting deserved a One-Day International farewell at his home ground Bellerive Oval, yet a near-capacity crowd turned up ... Read more...
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China likely to relax property policies in 2012
November 20th, 2011 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 20 (IANS) China is likely to loosen its restrictions on the country's property market in the third quarter of next year, as plummeting prices could slow the growth ... Read more...
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Moily plays down rift charges
September 27th, 2011 - 3:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Stating that there were "always differences in a government", Corporate Affairs Minister M. Veerappa Moily Tuesday said there was nothing wrong with the government ... Read more...
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Sheen’s upcoming tour sold out in 18 minutes!
March 13th, 2011 - 4:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 13 (ANI): Charlie Sheen's upcoming mini-tour sold out in 18 minutes yesterday.The quick sellout has made him keen on adding additional tour stops some time in the near future, reports ... Read more...
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Frankie Boyle slams Mark Watson
January 10th, 2011 - 9:23 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
ondon, Jan 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Frankie Boyle made sure that his opinion about fellow comedian Mark Watson was broadcast to the public.
Boyle took to the popular social networking and micro blogging site ... Read more...
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Leno Raises $100,000 For The Gulf Coast Community Affected By Oil Spill
August 23rd, 2010 - 7:43 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
August 23, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Jay Leno performed at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino on Saturday in order to raise money for the Gulf Coast Community ... Read more...
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Robbie Williams rejoins ‘Take That’ to work on their new album
July 16th, 2010 - 9:18 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, July 16 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The group ‘Take That’ has confirmed reports of a new album with Robbie Williams.Williams was originally part of the band but he quit in 1995 and ... Read more...
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Verdict on Bhopal gas tragedy a shame: Bollywood
June 8th, 2010 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
By Ruchika Kher
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) The Indian film fraternity has slammed the judgement on the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, calling it "irrelevant", "unfair" and "a shame", a day after a ... Read more...
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Miley Cyrus hates pop music
June 2nd, 2010 - 2:15 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, June 02 (ANI): Teen pop star Miley Cyrus has confessed that she doesn't like to listen to pop music and thinks its strange as she produces it herself."I listen to ... Read more...
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I don’t listen to pop music: Miley Cyrus
June 2nd, 2010 - 1:31 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 2 (IANS) Teen starlet Miley Cyrus says she hates pop music and never listens to it despite being a pop singer.
"I listen to zero pop music, which is really ... Read more...
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Dilip Mehta’s Cooking With Stella Scores at LA
April 23rd, 2010 - 11:22 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
April 23, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): "The Gala opening of the festival with our film at Los Angeles was a smashing success." So says Dilip Mehta, the director of Cooking With Stella.Speaking from ... Read more...
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Esha Deol wants to be a ‘runaway bride’
March 27th, 2010 - 12:46 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Bollywood actress Esha Deol, looking beautiful in designer Rocky S' bridal lehenga-choli, said walking down the aisle in any designer's collection is a far fetched dream for ... Read more...
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Chavez celebrates 11 years in power
February 3rd, 2010 - 11:24 am ICT by IANS
Caracas, Feb 3 (IANS/EFE) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez celebrated 11 years in power on his 55th birthday and hopes to continue as head of state for another similar term.
"I like that number ... Read more...
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India to reduce emission intensity 20-25 percent by 2020 (Lead)
December 3rd, 2009 - 9:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Four days ahead of the Copenhagen climate summit, India Thursday announced it will reduce its emission intensity by 20-25 percent by 2020 from the 2005 level.
Environment Minister ... Read more...
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Government playing sugarcane politics: Mayawati
November 21st, 2009 - 12:43 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Nov 21 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati has accused the central government of "deliberately delaying" the decision to withdraw the ordinance on sugarcane ... Read more...
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U2 Concert Streamed Live Via You Tube
October 26th, 2009 - 6:23 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Oct.26 (THAINDIAN NEWS) U2's concert at Pasadena on Sunday night was streamed live on YouTube. The concert was held at the Rose Bowl Stadium at Pasadena. It was to ... Read more...
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End-user pact brings India into non-proliferation mainstream: US
July 23rd, 2009 - 10:00 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, July 23 (IANS) Describing it as a "landmark event", the US has said the end-user monitoring (EUM) arrangement agreed during Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit has brought India ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Eclipse chasers set for flight of lifetime
July 19th, 2009 - 2:26 pm ICT by IANS
By Richa Sharma
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) It's the opportunity of a lifetime and many Indians are not about to miss it. They are making a beeline for a special flight to ... Read more...
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Ronaldo to debut for Real Madrid next week
July 12th, 2009 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
Madrid (Spain), July 12 (ANI): Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo will make his Real Madrid debut next week.The world's most expensive footballer flies into Real's Dublin training camp tomorrow with the sort of ... Read more...
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McCartney sets Guinness record with smashing ticket sellout
March 11th, 2009 - 6:27 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 11 (IANS) The Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney has set a new world record after selling out all 4,000 seats for his upcoming gig at Las Vegas' Hard Rock Hotel ... Read more...
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Tina Turner gives stunning performance at 71
March 4th, 2009 - 12:59 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 4 (IANS) Legendary singer Tina Turner is soon turning 71 but still gave a spectacular performance in London recently. She was as energetic as she was at the peak of ... Read more...
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Dokic credits Australian crowds for launch of second career
January 28th, 2009 - 1:14 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 28 (DPA) Jelena Dokic said that an enthusiastic welcome home from frenzied fans at the Australian Open has truly marked the start of her second career.The 25-year-old was still beaming ... Read more...
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Brit comedian Izzard does a show for a Mumbai victim
January 1st, 2009 - 7:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan.1 (ANI): British comedian Eddie Izzard has earned kudos for going out of his way to do a show for Will Pike, a victim of the Mumbai terror attacks in ... Read more...
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Bruce Springsteen may rock audiences at Glastonbury festival
December 23rd, 2008 - 7:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 23 (ANI): Middle-aged rocker Bruce Springsteen is all set to perform at the 2009 Glastonbury festival, say reports.According to leaks circulating on the Internet, Springsteen, nicknamed The Boss, has ... Read more...
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Brand magic: Bihar laps up ‘Lalu mango’
June 18th, 2008 - 11:33 am ICT by IANS
Patna, June 18 (IANS) Ever heard of the 'Lalu mango'? Well, it's just the good old Digha mango with a new name, but the brand is doing wonders for mango sellers in ... Read more...
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EID Parry to focus on opportunities in sugar sector
April 25th, 2008 - 7:24 am ICT by admin
Chennai, Apr 24 (IANS) EID Parry (India) Ltd, which is set to raise 111 million euros ($175.7 million) from a sellout deal, is planning to make huge investment in its core sugar ... Read more...
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