Short films should be released commercially: Gulshan Grover
September 18th, 2012 - 2:04 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Actor Gulshan Grover has called for a theatrical release and TV slots for short films, so that they become commercially viable."I would want that a time ... Read more...
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Russia to lead on investment climate: Putin
September 7th, 2012 - 11:34 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Sep 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia would aim for a place among the world's top 20 countries on investment attractiveness.Speaking at the APEC summit ... Read more...
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India must play matches on FIFA dates: Kovermans
September 3rd, 2012 - 1:17 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) India's chief football coach Wim Koevarmans Sunday said that India must play on dates designated by world body FIFA for friendlies if they want to ... Read more...
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President Mukherjee meets Fijian counterpart
August 7th, 2012 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday met his Fijian counterpart Ratu Epeli Nailatikau and called for expansion of trade and investment between the two countries.The president ... Read more...
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Olympics: India pins hopes on shooters Abhinav, Gagan
July 29th, 2012 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 29 (IANS) Expectations are surging once again as India's golden boy Abhinav Bindra, along with compatriot Gagan Narang, will take the range at the Royal Artillery Barracks ... Read more...
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Dalmiya re-elected CAB president
July 28th, 2012 - 10:45 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 20 (IANS) Seasoned cricket administrator Jagmohan Dalmiya was re-elected Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president with a thumping majority at the cash-rich body's Annual General Meeting here Saturday.Dalmiya ... Read more...
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Norms for registering pension fund managers revised
July 12th, 2012 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The government Thursday issued revised guidelines for registering pension fund managers to manage the national pension system for the non-government and private sector.Under the guidelines ... Read more...
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Karnataka CM-designate Shettar grapples with ministry formation (Evening Lead)
July 11th, 2012 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, July 11 (IANS) Jagadish Shettar, set to take oath Thursday as the Karnataka chief minister, was in New Delhi late Wednesday to meet Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders ... Read more...
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Guangzhou Evergrande denies Kaka move
July 5th, 2012 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
Guangzhou (China), July 5 (IANS) Chinese super league club Guangzhou Evergrande has denied any links with Brazilian and Real Madrid star Kaka, saying the club have no plan to make ... Read more...
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Firestone Indy Lights: Armaan eighth quickest in practice
March 8th, 2012 - 1:49 pm ICT by IANS
Sebring (Florida), March 8 (IANS) India's Armaan Ebrahim walked away unhurt after making contact with the tyre barrier during the Firestone Indy Lights practice session after clocking the eighth quickest ... Read more...
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Pune Warriors sign Marlon Samuels
February 24th, 2012 - 4:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Pune Warriors have signed on West Indian all-rounder Marlon Samuels in a two-year deal.The West Indian becomes the first player ... Read more...
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Super Bowl commercials 2012 ad previews are on
January 23rd, 2012 - 9:04 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) As the most important day on the calendar of US sports draw near, major US and international companies are trying to get the most exposure as ... Read more...
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Spanish singer thrilled with success of first album
October 20th, 2011 - 12:29 pm ICT by IANS
Mexico City, Oct 20 (IANS/EFE) Spanish singer Pablo Alboran said he gets "goose bumps" when he thinks about the rapid success he has obtained with his self-titled first album, which ... Read more...
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Chinese cell phones’ demand may dip soon: S Mobility
October 13th, 2011 - 8:00 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Oct 13 (IANS) The demand for low-cost Chinese cell phones in India may come down soon, said an official of mobile phone maker S Mobility here Thursday.Speaking to reporters ... Read more...
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England likely to retain same squad for Edgbaston Test
August 8th, 2011 - 9:16 pm ICT by IANS
Edgbaston, Aug 8 (IANS) England are likely to retain Tim Bresnan ahead of Chris Tremlett for the third Test starting here Wednesday.The only change in the side that crushed India ... Read more...
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Zaheer likely to miss second Test: Dhoni
July 26th, 2011 - 3:10 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 26 (IANS) Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that given the hectic schedule of the England series, he would not risk the fitness of his ... Read more...
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No replacements for Raja, Maran: Karunanidhi
July 24th, 2011 - 10:54 pm ICT by IANS
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), July 24 (IANS) The DMK has decided against nominating representatives for berths in the union cabinet left vacant after its ministers resigned, party president M. Karunanidhi ... Read more...
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Recharged Shahzad eyeing England Test comeback against Lanka
April 20th, 2011 - 2:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 20(ANI): England fast bowler Ajmal Shahzad, who was injured, has announced that he is now ready to be Andrew Strauss' trump card in all forms of the game."I feel fine ... Read more...
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Indian cricketers enjoy greater brand value post World Cup win
April 9th, 2011 - 3:35 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) From accolades to cash, property and cars - team India's windfall just doesn't seem to end. Not just this, the brand value of the world ... Read more...
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On court order, Mayawati government stays quota in promotions
March 29th, 2011 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, March 29 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Tuesday announced it would abide by the Supreme Court order to follow the state high court ruling staying reservation in promotions to ... Read more...
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Anybody can win this year’s World Cup: Sohail Tanvir
March 18th, 2011 - 4:39 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar 18(ANI): Pakistan fast bowler Sohail Tanvir believes that the ongoing World Cup is a very open event, and said that any team can win the six-week tournament on the Indian ... Read more...
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Meet the Brit couple that was forced to cancel wedding ten times
January 26th, 2011 - 6:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 26 (ANI): Planning a wedding usually takes a lot of hard work and time, but for a British couple it was more like a nightmare, after they were forced to ... Read more...
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Fans look forward to their date with Super Bowl 2011
January 24th, 2011 - 8:58 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Jan 24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Super Bowl is just fortnight away. The road to the Super Bowl 2011 date has produced everything from disappointment to inspiration.Some preseason favorites failed to ... Read more...
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Usher’s Respiratory Illness Irks Fans In Berlin
January 15th, 2011 - 1:06 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Usher has angered many of his fans. From sinus complications to that of upper respiratory disorder, the singing star and actor has not been well for a few days now. ... Read more...
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Kanye West: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy: Voted Best Album of 2010 by MTV Blog readers
December 18th, 2010 - 12:35 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Kanye West is certainly the flavor this fall with his album making it to the top most slots in the MTV Album of the year.My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was ... Read more...
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Eminem leads Grammy Nominations with 10 nods
December 2nd, 2010 - 3:00 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 2 (ANI): Eminem has secured 10 Grammy nominations, including nods in all three top categories, the only star to pull off the hat trick.The biggest selling artist of ... Read more...
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Domain Sex.com sold for record $13 million
November 19th, 2010 - 3:51 am ICT by BNO News
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS (BNO NEWS) -- Online domain specialist Sedo on Thursday announced Escom's sale of the Sex.com domain name for a record $13 million.Sedo did not reveal the new owner, but reports ... Read more...
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England’s second-string bowlers up to grab Ashes slots: Tremlett
November 18th, 2010 - 2:32 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Nov 18(ANI): England fast bowler Chris Tremlett believes that his team's second-string bowlers have proved a point in their ongoing four-day warm-up match against Australia 'A'.Tremlett claimed 4-54, Ajmal Shahzad (3-57) ... Read more...
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Who Is Justin Bieber’s New Girlfriend?
November 13th, 2010 - 2:28 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 13, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Justin Bieber is probably the biggest singing sensation in the US these days and it is natural that girls hover around him and try to become ... Read more...
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ATMs Robbed With The Aid Of A Napkin By Innovative Thief
November 10th, 2010 - 9:09 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
November 10, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): The law enforcement authority personnel have been surprised to see a napkin serve as a tool for robbing ATMs. The San Francisco police have ... Read more...
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Ashes: Hilditch, Chappell differ on Oz Test XI composition
November 3rd, 2010 - 1:56 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov. 3 (ANI): National Selection Panel chairman Andrew Hilditch and new panel member Greg Chappell reportedly have differing views on the composition of the Australian Test XI for the forthcoming Ashes ... Read more...
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Akshay Kumar: None Of Us Are In The Rat Race
October 28th, 2010 - 8:55 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 28, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): After 'Housefull' and 'Khatta Meetha', Akshay Kumar is ready with his third release of the year - 'Action Replayy'. This is not all as before the ... Read more...
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Two lakh register for CAT-2010
October 26th, 2010 - 1:24 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Oct 26 (IANS) Over two lakh candidates have registered for the online Common Admission Test (CAT)-2010 starting Wednesday for admissions in 10 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other business schools, ... Read more...
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CWG men’s hockey: India tied with Pak on points (Roundup)
October 9th, 2010 - 11:54 pm ICT by IANS
By Anand Philar
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India cruised past Scotland 4-0 for their second win in three pool A matches of the men's hockey competition at the Commonwealth Games here Saturday ... Read more...
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Commonwealth Games 2010 Kicks Off
October 4th, 2010 - 8:04 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
New Delhi, Oct 4, (THAINDIAN NEWS) After a dazzling opening ceremony on Sunday evening, the Commonwealth Games 2010 commenced its journey on Monday with the competition getting underway in as ... Read more...
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