Spending crores on promotion doesn’t guarantee success: Panda
August 31st, 2012 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) "I Am Kalam" director Nila Madhab Panda, whose second film "Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid" has released Friday withou too much of publicity, says splurging money ... Read more...
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KGB veteran shoots neighbour
August 29th, 2012 - 7:15 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 29 (IANS) An 81-year-old former officer of Russian intelligence agency KGB allegedly shot at a neighbour and another man after a petty dispute over a misplaced fence, RIA ... Read more...
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President honours freedom fighters
August 9th, 2012 - 11:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday honoured and feted freedom fighters to mark the 70th anniversary of the Quit India Movement at an elegant ceremony that ... Read more...
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Azarenka takes tennis bronze for Belarus
August 4th, 2012 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) World No.1 Victoria Azarenka beat Russia's Maria Kirilenko in straight sets to take the bronze for Belarus in the women's singles tennis at the ... Read more...
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Gayle impressed with Powell’s century
July 31st, 2012 - 2:53 pm ICT by IANS
North Sound (Antigua), July 31 (IANS/CMC) Explosive West Indies batsman Chris Gayle says he is impressed with the tactics employed by fellow opener Kieran Powell to achieve his maiden Test century.Powell ... Read more...
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Man claims hair growth pills turned him into woman
July 23rd, 2012 - 7:25 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 23 (IANS) A man who took pills to help cure his baldness has claimed they turned him into a woman, the Daily Mail reported Monday.While William McKee's hair ... Read more...
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Kunis, Kutcher caught in lip-lock?
July 23rd, 2012 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 23 (IANS) Actors Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, who have denied dating rumours, were reportedly spotted kissing each other at a recent party.Kunis, 28, locked lips with ... Read more...
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Russia supports Annan’s mediation efforts on Syria : Putin
July 18th, 2012 - 1:16 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 17 (IANS) Russia will try its best to support UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan's mediation efforts to solve the Syrian crisis, said President Vladimir Putin Tuesday.During his meeting ... Read more...
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New training gear for Indian cricket team
July 17th, 2012 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 17 (IANS) The Sri Lanka-bound Indian cricket team will be kitted with new training apparel that was formally launched here Tuesday.Six cricketers Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Aswin, ... Read more...
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I have nothing to lose, everything to gain: Jwala Gutta (Interview)
July 12th, 2012 - 6:03 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, July 12 (IANS) Jwala Gutta, the first Indian to qualify for two badminton events at the Olympics, says she has nothing to lose and everything to gain from the ... Read more...
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Miley healthy and good, says instructor
July 9th, 2012 - 4:46 am ICT by IANS
London, July 9 (IANS) Singer Miley Cyrus has left critics worrying about shrinking waistline but her pilates instructor Mari Winsor says there's no cause for concern."I think people need ... Read more...
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Dog plays mom to three tiger cubs
June 11th, 2012 - 9:49 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 11 (IANS) A dog in a China zoo plays the role of a mother to three abandoned Siberian tiger cubs as she not only breastfeeds them but also ... Read more...
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Fudadin keen to display his talent on England tour
June 2nd, 2012 - 3:59 pm ICT by IANS
Leicester (England), June 2 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies left-hander Assad Fudadin says he is hoping to rekindle his love affair with England once he gets a look-in during the ongoing series.The ... Read more...
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‘Domestic funding enough to take AIDS programme ahead’
May 9th, 2012 - 10:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) As global fund donors pull out from India's next AIDS control programme (2012-2017), the chief of the coveted Gates Foundation-led Avahan project Wednesday said the ... Read more...
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Dev helped me handle fame: Freida Pinto
May 8th, 2012 - 7:00 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, May 8 (IANS) Actress Freida Pinto says her beau Dev Patel came to her rescue when fame became too much to handle post their Oscar-winning film "Slumdog ... Read more...
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Genelia returns to small screen with ‘The Chosen One’
May 8th, 2012 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Bollywood actress Genelia D'Souza, whose first brush with the small screen came with "Big Switch" in 2009, is set for her TV comeback. She will ... Read more...
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Salman beyond a mentor for me: Arjun Kapoor
May 7th, 2012 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Arjun Kapoor comes from an affluent film family, but he seems to have a sound head on his shoulders. Making his bow in Bollywood with ... Read more...
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Sourav, Shah Rukh display camaraderie at Eden
May 6th, 2012 - 12:23 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 5 (IANS) Post the match billed as the "Dada-Shah Rukh grudge game", Pune Warriors captain Sourav Ganguly and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan who co-owns the Kolkata ... Read more...
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Conte: We wasted a bonus
May 3rd, 2012 - 4:18 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, May 3 (IANS) Antonio Conte, head coach of Italian Serie A club Juventus, has admitted that his side "wasted a bonus" in their 1-1 draw against Lecce at ... Read more...
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Russian offers his back for tattoo ads
April 19th, 2012 - 12:19 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, April 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A resident of Russia's St. Petersburg city has decided to earn money by selling space on his back for tattoo advertisements.According to newsru.com website, 29-year-old ... Read more...
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Be Bollywood’s ‘Chosen One’!
April 18th, 2012 - 7:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) If you're interested to be an insider to Bollywood gossip, and to rub shoulders with the Who's Who of tinsel town, here's your chance - ... Read more...
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John my god-brother in Bollywood: Ayushmann Khurrana
April 17th, 2012 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has no god-father in Bollywood, but he seems to have found a "god-brother" in John Abraham, who has produced his debut film ... Read more...
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India’s boxing future bright: Vijender
April 14th, 2012 - 7:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Beijing 2008 bronze medallist Vijender Singh, who remains a medal hope for India at the 2012 London Olympics, Saturday said the country's boxing future looked ... Read more...
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Storm strikes Vishal Bhardwaj’s movie set, injurs five
April 12th, 2012 - 10:22 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, April 12 (IANS) A thunderstorm followed by heavy rains destroyed the set of Vishal Bhardwaj's film "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola" and injured five people. The film is being ... Read more...
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Playing Dawood was tough for Sonu Sood
March 20th, 2012 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Actor Sonu Sood, who essays the role of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim in "Shootout at Wadala", says doing so was a huge burden for him."We talk ... Read more...
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Obama, Cameron now bosom buddies: British daily
March 15th, 2012 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 15 (IANS) A special relationship, or rather a "bromance" - affection shared by two straight males - seems to be blooming between US President Barack Obama and ... Read more...
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Beckham gives piggy ride to daughter
February 26th, 2012 - 1:59 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Feb 26 (IANS) David Beckham seems to be a dotting dad - the ace footballer was clicked giving his seven-month-old daughter, Harper Seven, a piggyback ride during ... Read more...
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Age can never be a criterion for selection: Sangakkara
February 13th, 2012 - 7:26 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Feb 13 (IANS) Former Sri Lanka captain and senior batsman Kumar Sangakkara Monday came out in defence of India's ageing players Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid contending that ... Read more...
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Lee lauds Australia’s latest pace sensation Pattinson
December 31st, 2011 - 12:55 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 31 (IANS) Australia's former Test pace spearhead Brett Lee has praised the latest pace sensation James Pattinson, and has said he should continue his combative, intimidatory approach ... Read more...
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Pigs cause chaos on China Highway
December 10th, 2011 - 1:02 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Beijing, Dec 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) About thirty pigs were left loose on a highway after the van that they were being transported in overturned. The police had to stop traffic at part ... Read more...
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Dannii Minogue won’t throw out her handbags
December 8th, 2011 - 4:36 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 8 (IANS) Australian singer Dannii Minogue refuses to throw out her designer handbags because she knows she will always be able to find ways of putting them in ... Read more...
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Tim Tebow’s performance makes his team win
November 28th, 2011 - 11:02 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
San Diego, Nov 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Broncos condemned the Chargers to their longest losing streak in a decade when a dramatic performance by Tim Tebow settled the game. The game was ... Read more...
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Sarah Harding dumps boyfriend
November 28th, 2011 - 8:22 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 28 (IANS) Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding ended her four-year-old relationship with Dj Tom crane after coming out from rehab."Sarah has come back with a whole new attitude ... Read more...
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Russian circus man sets new Guinness record
November 1st, 2011 - 2:55 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Nov 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Russian animal tamer has set a new Guinness record, standing on two horses running side by side while his two women assistants stood one ... Read more...
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Steve Jobs’ final words revealed by his sister
November 1st, 2011 - 12:13 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Oct 31 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A rare glimpse has been given into the last moments of Apple founder Steve Jobs. The enigmatic personality behind the success of Apple passed away on ... Read more...
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