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Manmohan to seek Obama pressure over Pakistan

Manmohan to seek Obama pressure over Pakistan

November 20th, 2009 - 10:11 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) India Friday said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will raise the issue of terrorism emanating from Pakistan-based extremist groups with US President Barack Obama in Washington next ...

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University Of Georgia Bulldog Mascot Uga VII Passes Away

University Of Georgia Bulldog Mascot Uga VII Passes Away

November 20th, 2009 - 6:44 pm ICT by GD -
By Gina Gomez Atlanta, Nov.20, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Uga VII, the white bulldog who was the popular and much loved mascot of the University Of Georgia passed away on Thursday in Savannah. The dog ...

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Indian hockey coach Brasa denies tiff with players

November 20th, 2009 - 4:24 pm ICT by ANI -
Pune, Nov 20 (ANI): The Indian hockey team's Spanish coach, Jose Manuel Brasa, has denied reports of a rift between him and the players. He said this on the sidelines of a ...

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BJP slams Government’s new sugarcane pricing, procurement policy

BJP slams Government’s new sugarcane pricing, procurement policy

November 19th, 2009 - 10:43 pm ICT by ANI -
New Delhi, Nov 19(ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday supported the protesting sugarcane farmers of Uttar Pradesh in their agitation against new sugarcane pricing and procurement policy of the ...

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Highlight Sundarbans in Copenhagen talks: Bengal government

November 19th, 2009 - 6:06 pm ICT by IANS -
Kolkata, Nov 19 (IANS) The West Bengal government has written a letter to the centre asking the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to highlight the Sundarbans issue in the Copenhagen ...

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Mukherjee predicts 15 million ton shortfall in paddy production

Mukherjee predicts 15 million ton shortfall in paddy production

November 18th, 2009 - 6:47 pm ICT by ANI -
New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday predicted a 14-15 million ton shortfall in paddy production and procurement in 2009-10. Interacting with the media on the sidelines ...

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India may have to import rice this year: Mukherjee

India may have to import rice this year: Mukherjee

November 18th, 2009 - 2:07 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Expecting a 14-15 million shortfall in paddy production and procurement this year, India may import rice to shore up its stocks, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said ...

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India hands over seventh dossier to Pakistan

India hands over seventh dossier to Pakistan

November 18th, 2009 - 12:15 am ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Days before the foreign ministers of the two countries are expected to meet in Trinidad on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), ...

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Kamal Hassan responds to International Film Festival of India row

November 17th, 2009 - 10:55 pm ICT by ANI -
Chennai, Nov 17(ANI): Tamil superstar Kamal Hassan on Tuesday downplayed reports that he was miffed with the organizers of the forthcoming International Film Festival of India (IFFI) for omitting a retrospective of ...

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India aims to attract 50 billion dollars FDI per year from 2012

November 17th, 2009 - 9:32 pm ICT by ANI -
New Delhi, Nov 17(ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Tuesday said that the country would be able to attract 50 billion dollars Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) annually from 2012. ...

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Steel Authority planning 12-mn tonne plant in Jharkhand

November 17th, 2009 - 6:49 pm ICT by IANS -
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IANS) The state-owned Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) is planning to set up a 12-million tonne plant in Jharkhand, the company said here Tuesday. "We have a plan for ...

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Supply of some commodities still a problem: Cabinet secretary

November 16th, 2009 - 2:49 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Cabinet secretary K.M. Chandrasekhar Monday said supply constraints of some commodities still existed and the price situation would ease as soon as the supply improved. "There are supply ...

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Chinese president meets top Taiwan official at APEC summit

November 15th, 2009 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS -
Singapore, Nov 15 (DPA) The Chinese President Hu Jintao had a meeting with top Taiwan official Lien Chan on the sidelines of the annual summit of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) here, a ...

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Don’t be ‘under confident’ with respect to China: IAF chief

November 13th, 2009 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik Friday downplayed China's sale of fighter jets to Pakistan and said there was no need to be "under ...

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Mayank Anand gets the blogging fever!

Mayank Anand gets the blogging fever!

November 11th, 2009 - 3:02 pm ICT by sampurn -
The Dil Mil Gaye Star Dr. Rahul aka Mayank Anand is known in the television industry for expanding the horizons of an actor. Not only is he a professional artist but ...

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IT sector to grow 4-7 percent this fiscal: Nasscom

November 10th, 2009 - 7:43 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) India's IT sector will grow between 4-7 percent this fiscal and is expected to see higher growth next year, a top industry official said here Tuesday. "I ...

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Barcelona to sign Robinho on six million-pound loan

November 10th, 2009 - 6:03 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Nov 10(ANI): Spanish football giants Barcelona are close to having a deal with Manchester City over its striker Robinho. The deal to transfer the Brazilian is expected in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, ...

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Yum Restaurants to invest $150 mn on expansion

November 10th, 2009 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Yum Restaurants, which operates the Pizza Hut and Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) chains, Tuesday said it will open India's first Taco Bell restaurant in Bangalore by the ...

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Steel Authority sees 10 percent sales growth this year

November 10th, 2009 - 5:40 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The state-run Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) is targeting an 8-10 percent sales growth this fiscal, company chairman S.K. Roongta said here Tuesday. "We are confident of ...

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Volvo-Eicher buses to hit roads in 2010

November 10th, 2009 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The joint venture between heavy vehicle manufacturers Volvo and Eicher Motors will begin production of buses in the second half of 2010. "Production will start in the second ...

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Bajaj, Renault-Nissan to launch low-cost car in 2012

November 10th, 2009 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The head of Renault-Nissan Tuesday said the venture to manufacture a low-cost car with India's Bajaj Auto was on track and the new car would be out ...

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DeAngelo Hall fight

November 10th, 2009 - 4:08 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt -
Washington, Nov 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) In the first half of the Atlanta’s 31-17 win over Washington on Sunday, DeAngelo Hall got into an argument and subsequent skirmish in the sidelines with his ...

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Infosys BPO planning acquisitions, hiring

November 9th, 2009 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Infosys BPO Ltd, the business processing outsourcing (BPO) subsidiary of software major Infosys Technologies, is looking at fresh acquisitions and hiring people. Speaking to reporters here Monday, Infosys ...

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Microsoft expects 50% of new PCs to have Windows 7

Microsoft expects 50% of new PCs to have Windows 7

November 9th, 2009 - 7:56 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt -
New Delhi, Nov 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Indian subsidiary of Microsoft(NASDAQ:MSFT) is getting a good early and healthy response to Windows 7, which is its recently launched operating system, its chairman ...

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Speculative derivative trade impacting oil prices: ONGC

November 9th, 2009 - 7:31 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) International oil prices may not stabilise due to a hyperactive derivatives market, which was indulging in speculation to make profits rather than hedging against risk, said the ...

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Strong companies kept hiring during slowdown: Genpact CEO

November 9th, 2009 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Back office service provider Genpact Monday said the companies that kept hiring during the economic slowdown were viewed as "strong" firms and would benefit from this perception ...

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Bharti Airtel not looking for new buys, says Sunil Mittal

November 8th, 2009 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Bharti Airtel chief Sunil Mittal Sunday said his company was not actively looking for new acquisitions after its talks for a mega billion-dollar tie-up with South Africa's ...

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Reality more fascinating than fiction: ‘Smile Pinki’ director

November 8th, 2009 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS -
Mumbai, Nov 8 (IANS) Megan Mylan, the director of Oscar winning documentary "Smile Pinki" who is here for the ongoing Mumbai International Children's Film Festival, says she is more fascinated by reality ...

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Developed world should shun protectionism: Anand Sharma

November 8th, 2009 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Commerce Minister Anand Sharma Sunday said if developed countries resorted to protectionist measures, it could lead to prolonging the economic slowdown. "If countries go in for protectionist measures, ...

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Renault Nissan to open Chennai factory early next year (Lead)

November 8th, 2009 - 4:15 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Despite his Indian alliance not going as smoothly as expected, the head of Japan's Nissan Motors and France's Renault SA, Carlos Ghosn said their venture will be ...

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