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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Oliver’s double does it for Stallion
July 23rd, 2012 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Bolstered by Oliver Bennis' twin strikes, Stallion FC, Andheri romped to a convincing 2-0 win against Shambu FC in a third division match of the Mumbai ... Read more...
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‘Bol Bachchan’ crosses Rs.50 crore mark
July 10th, 2012 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) After a promising opening day collection of Rs.12.10 crore, Rohit Shetty's action-comedy "Bol Bachchan" went nearly houseful on the weekend and amassed Rs.50.13 crore ... Read more...
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Looking for Birsa Munda-112 years after his death (With Images)
June 8th, 2012 - 4:21 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, June 8 (IANS) He is 'bhagwan' (god) to his people. But the jail cell in Ranchi where young tribal revolutionary Birsa Munda, who rose up against British rule, breathed ... Read more...
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Abhishek’s double ‘dhamaal’ in ‘Bol Bachchan’ (With Image)
May 18th, 2012 - 1:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan will be seen in his first double role in "Bol Bachchan", a comedy said to be inspired by 1979 classic ... Read more...
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Advani felicitated by Karnataka Billiards Association
April 17th, 2012 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, April 17 (IANS) Pankaj Advani, who earlier this month became the first Indian to win five Asian titles, was felicitated by the Karnataka State Billiards Association (KSBA), here Tuesday.Advani ... Read more...
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BCCI didn’t bend rules for Sahara: IPL chief
February 16th, 2012 - 11:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) chief Rajiv Shukla Thursday said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) did not bend rules and all ... Read more...
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Tutor kills girl, brother
January 25th, 2012 - 1:04 am ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Jan 24 (IANS) A private tutor was Tuesday arrested here on charges of killing his student, a Class 12 girl along with her brother, police said.Tarachand Bairwa, 25, had ... Read more...
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Deepika, Priyadarshan bury the hatchet
January 12th, 2012 - 2:24 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Actress Deepika Padukone and filmmaker Priyadarshan had a noisy fallout five years ago when she opted out of his project "Pirates", but the two have ... Read more...
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Let the music play: 136 years for Jalandhar fest
December 20th, 2011 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
Jalandhar (Punjab), Dec 20 (IANS) This town has kept a musical tradition alive for 136 years. As the famous Shree Baba Harivallabh Sangeet Samelan gets under way Friday, musical ... Read more...
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‘Rockstar’ earns Rs.11 crore plus on opening day
November 12th, 2011 - 7:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Ranbir Kapoor starrer "Rockstar" has got off to a flying start with the film managing to earn Rs.11 crore plus on the opening day itself.Directed ... Read more...
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Three Indian Americans get innovation, research awards from Obama
October 22nd, 2011 - 11:31 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 22 (IANS) Recognising the work of two Indian American inventors and a researcher, President BarackObama has presented them the nation's highest honours in their fields with nine other ... Read more...
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‘Rockstar’ team rocks at Nizamuddin dargah
September 20th, 2011 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) "Rockstar" team - actor Ranbir Kapoor and director Imtiaz Ali - visited the Hazrat Nizamuddin dargah here to seek the blessings of the 13th ... Read more...
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Ranbir-Shahid-Imran clash averted; ‘Rock Star’ postponed
June 18th, 2011 - 1:16 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) It looks like the glam dream of seeing the three gen-X superstars Shahid Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan locked in a battle to the ... Read more...
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Nepal’s ‘Little Buddha’ to remain king of hearts
June 12th, 2011 - 3:43 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, June 12 (IANS) Once hailed as the world's shortest man, Nepal's "Little Buddha" Khagendra Thapa Magar, his family and friends showed a large heart Sunday, welcoming the crowning of ... Read more...
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Under pressure from PMO, Jairam clears Madhya Pradesh hydro project
May 6th, 2011 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Under pressure from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the environment ministry said Friday it had cleared the 400 MW Maheshwar hydroelectric power project on the ... Read more...
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Ashram plans of Osho ‘disciple’ spark protests in Goa
March 12th, 2011 - 1:24 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, March 12 (IANS) An ashram started by a self-proclaimed follower of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, more popularly known as Osho, in Goa's Barcem village has triggered opposition from the villagers.The ... Read more...
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Amjad pays tribute to Bhimsen Joshi, Tagore
February 14th, 2011 - 4:47 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, Feb 14 (IANS) Saying he felt "deep sorrow" at the passing away of Bhimsen Joshi, sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan paid the clasical vocalist a stirring musical tribute here. The ... Read more...
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Flops immaterial, Akshay Kumar on film signing spree
January 28th, 2011 - 12:26 pm ICT by IANS
By Robin Bansal
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Action. Comedy. Multi-starrers. Flops, flops and more flops. Akshay Kumar might be yearning to roll out a decent hit since "Singh Is Kinng", but ... Read more...
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Vibha Anand Turns Sanskar Laxmi, Leaves Balika Badhu
December 30th, 2010 - 8:14 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Vibha Anand, the bubbly ‘Sugna’ of Colors’ popular show ‘Balika Vadhu’, has left the show to take up the lead role in Zee TV’s upcoming show ‘Sanskar Laxmi’. The actress ... Read more...
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Supreme Court questions Thomas’ credibility
November 30th, 2010 - 4:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday expressed reservation on the objectivity of Central Vigilance Commissioner P.J. Thomas if he were to supervise the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe ... Read more...
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Shooter Rathore underscores importance of fitness at Delhi School Skating Championship
November 19th, 2010 - 5:12 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): The importance of maintaining physical fitness was underscored at the two-day Inter-School Roller Skating Championship 2010, which was held here under the aegis of the Netaji Subhash ... Read more...
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Factfile on Pankaj Advani
November 14th, 2010 - 4:45 pm ICT by IANS
Gunagzhou, Nov 14 (IANS) Factfile on Pankaj Advani, who won the gold in the English billiards singles event of the 16th Asian Games Sunday.Born: July 24, 1985, Pune.Major Achievements (International):2010: Gold ... Read more...
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Commonwealth diplomats briefed on Games, assured of security
September 16th, 2010 - 12:43 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep 16 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao on Wednesday briefed heads of missions of Commonwealth countries on different aspects of the Games and assured them that all steps are being ... Read more...
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Commonwealth diplomats get Games briefing, assured of security (Lead)
September 15th, 2010 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sept 15 (IANS) Against the backdrop of security and health concerns expressed by some countries, the Indian government Wednesday briefed heads of missions of Commonwealth countries and assured them that ... Read more...
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Commonwealth diplomats briefed on Games, assured of security
September 15th, 2010 - 8:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao and senior officials Wednesday briefed heads of missions of Commonwealth countries on different aspects of the Oct 3-14 Games and assured them ... Read more...
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Finally, Wasna Ahmed is back!
September 10th, 2010 - 3:09 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 10, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Wasna Ahmed was lastly seen in Zee TV's long forgotten show "Shree' as the lead protagonist. After the closure of the show last year, the girl ... Read more...
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Generate required level of awareness about insurance benefits to poor: Mukherjee
September 1st, 2010 - 8:58 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Sep 1 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday asked the insurance companies to create awareness among the poor and vulnerable section of the society especially the people living in ... Read more...
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New ULIP norms will build investor confidence: Pranab
September 1st, 2010 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said the new norms for unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs) which kicked in Wednesday are aimed at building investor confidence.
"Reforms are not static, ... Read more...
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T-Series Obtains Audio Rights
August 25th, 2010 - 6:10 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 25, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The renowned music label T-Series has obtained the audio rights of Kunal Kohli directed next movie, which will star Saif Ali Khan. This is the third ... Read more...
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52 workers get Shram Awards
August 15th, 2010 - 1:10 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Fifty-two people employed in state-run and private sector units were Saturday announced as recipients of the Prime Minister's Shram Awards for the year 2008.
According to an official ... Read more...
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Prime Minister’s Shram Awards for the year 2008 announced
August 14th, 2010 - 11:25 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug.14 (ANI): The Government on Saturday announced the Prime Minister's Shram Awards for the year 2008.Prime Minister's Shram Awards for the year 2008 will be awarded to 52 workers ... Read more...
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Army launches afforestation operation to re-green border areas of Jammu and Kashmir
August 5th, 2010 - 8:41 pm ICT by ANI
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), Aug 5 (ANI): In view of the widespread deforestation, the Indian Army has launched an operation to re-green vast areas of barren land in border areas of Jammu ... Read more...
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Smart Package Deals Ensure That Khatta Meetha Survives
August 3rd, 2010 - 1:50 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 3, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): After lending the film a decent opening, audience may not have patronised Khatta Meetha throughout its opening week. However, in the times when it is ... Read more...
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Moily’s Ramayana weaves current realities into epic
July 1st, 2010 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Union Law and Justice Minister M. Veerappa Moily, also a Kannada scholar-poet-playwright, has woven burning contemporary realities into his modern re-telling of the 2,000-year-old Indian epic - ... Read more...
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