Roger Moore beaten up by former wives
September 12th, 2012 - 1:52 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 12 (IANS) Actor Roger Moore says his former wives Doorn Van Steyn and Dorothy Squires were physically abusive towards him. He faced several assaults by them, included being ... Read more...
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Brook insisted on underwear scene in film
August 24th, 2012 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 24 (IANS) Actress Kelly Brook says when she read the script of "Keith Lemon: The Film" and realised there were no scenes requiring her to strip, she ... Read more...
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Olympics athletics: Bolt, Blake headlines semi-finalists for 100m
August 5th, 2012 - 6:13 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 5 (IANS/CMC) Defending champion Usain Bolt and nemesis Yohan Blake easily won their first round heats to qualify for the semi-finals of the men's 100 metres at the London ... Read more...
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‘Brave’ - fun, emotional adventure ride (IANS Movie Review)
June 23rd, 2012 - 6:59 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Brave"; Directors: Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman, Steve Purcell; Actors: Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson; Rating: ****Wisdom is a funny thing. When you could really make good use of it, ... Read more...
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‘Overly sexual’ cartoon ad offends British TV viewers
April 28th, 2012 - 10:45 am ICT by IANS
London, April 28 (IANS) TV viewers in Britain have got their knickers in a twist over the sight of women dancing in bikinis and a big woman flashing her underwear ... Read more...
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Crowe praises Hasselhoff for entertaining ill kids
February 7th, 2012 - 8:34 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 7 (IANS) Actor Russell Crowe has thanked former "Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit a children's hospital in Sydney.According ... Read more...
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‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ a masterful spy tale (IANS Movie Review)
December 30th, 2011 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy"; Cast: Gary Oldman, John Hurt, Tom Hardy and Colin Firth; Director: Tomas Alfredson; Rating: **** 1/2A really good spy film, unlike the stupid cliches of ... Read more...
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No DRS for Bangladesh-Windies series
October 2nd, 2011 - 5:55 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Oct 2 (IANS/CMC) The controversial Decision Review System (DRS) will not be used during the West Indies' tour here this month, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has said.BCB media chairman ... Read more...
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Designer presents incomplete collection at LFW
August 21st, 2011 - 12:06 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) While most designers make sure that their collection is in place before models go on the ramp, sporting their designs, fashion designer Rehane Saturday adopted a ... Read more...
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Teen juggler creates world record with 26 catches with 10 balls
June 9th, 2011 - 7:35 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Jacksonville, June 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A teenager is the record holder in the juggling world after he managed to complete 26 catches with 10 balls. The Juggling Information Service Committee on ... Read more...
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Chernobyl recovery officer criticizes Japan’s “slow motion” efforts at Fukushima
April 26th, 2011 - 11:52 am ICT by ANI
Tokyo, Apr 26 (ANI): Soviet efforts to contain the Chernobyl nuclear disaster were much better than Japan's "slow-motion" response to the disaster at Fukushima nuclear plant, according to a leading member of ... Read more...
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Injured Bennett says only ‘minor tweaks’ required in his action
March 23rd, 2011 - 2:19 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Mar 23 (ANI): New Zealand fast bowler Hamish Bennett has said that his ungainly action isn't to blame for the fact that injury has cut short his second straight tour.As ... Read more...
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Jayawardene to take legal action against Lanka channel for fixing claims
March 2nd, 2011 - 1:04 pm ICT by ANI
Colombo, Mar 2 (ANI): Sri Lanka vice-captain Mahela Jayawardene is considering taking legal action in response to a commentary that implied he and Thilan Samaraweera were guilty of match-fixing during the team's ... Read more...
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Europe facing credible ‘Mumbai-style’ al Qaeda terror attacks threat, says leaked memo
January 8th, 2011 - 1:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 8 (ANI): A 'restricted' memo of UK's Department for Transport has revealed that al Qaeda's 'international operations wing' is plotting one or more Mumbai-style terror attacks in Europe, including the ... Read more...
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50mn-yr-old mountains did not evolve from Tibet-like plateau: Study
December 18th, 2010 - 5:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 18 (ANI): A new study finally puts to rest the idea that mountains that began forming in southern British Columbia 50 million years ago, developed from a vast, Tibet-like plateau ... Read more...
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‘Secretariat’ - of the horse-man bond and gender (IANS Film Review; Rating:****)
November 27th, 2010 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
By Satyen K. Bordoloi
Film: "Secretariat"; Director: Randall Wallace; Cast: Diane Lane, John Malkovich, Otto Thorwarth; Rating: ****When still photography began in the early 18th century, a startling discovery was made - that ... Read more...
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‘Reading India’s batting card in ’slow-mo’ sending shudders down Kiwi bowlers’ spines’
October 30th, 2010 - 5:56 pm ICT by ANI
Auckland, Oct 30(ANI): Reading Team India's strong batting line-up in slow motion is sending shudders down New Zealand bowlers' spine, cricket columnist David Leggat has said."It may be coincidence, but a ... Read more...
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Charlie Chaplin Time Travel Debate Continues
October 29th, 2010 - 7:37 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Oct 29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) People are straining their minds in an effort to come up with a theory that will provide a rational explanation to a bizarre incident that points ... Read more...
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A Time Traveller In Charlie Chaplin’s Film?
October 28th, 2010 - 7:14 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Oct 28, (THAINDIAN NEWS) A fuss is on over the internet about a video on YouTube that speculates about the possibility of time travel. The speculations are the result of ... Read more...
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Pakhi Wants An Early Entry Into Husband’s Film
October 22nd, 2010 - 5:51 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 22, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): It pays to be the director’s wife, especially if you happen to be as spirited as Pakhi who makes her debut as a leading lady in ... Read more...
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Pakhi wangles early entry into husband’s film
October 22nd, 2010 - 9:25 am ICT by IANS
By Subhash K. Jha
Mumbai, Oct 22 (IANS) It pays to be the director's wife, specially if you happen to be as spirited as Pakhi who makes her debut as a leading ... Read more...
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SAS officers warn Britain is unprepared for a Mumbai-style attack
October 3rd, 2010 - 1:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 3 (ANI): Two former senior commanders of the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) have warned that Britain's security forces might not be able to cope with a Mumbai-style terrorist attack in ... Read more...
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Derek Jeter Fakes Being Hit By Pitch In Video
September 17th, 2010 - 7:58 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Sep 17, (THAINDIAN NEWS) New York Yankees star Derek Jeter found himself in the news after the video of him faking being hit on the wrist started doing rounds on ... Read more...
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Brit becomes first and only to finish Himalayan ultramarathon
September 1st, 2010 - 5:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 1 (ANI): A Briton has become the first and only one to finish a two-day Himalayan ultramarathon run over a 17,700-foot Indian mountain pass - and an unexpected small avalanche.In ... Read more...
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UN sends SOS for more helicopters to save millions of flood victims in Pak
August 21st, 2010 - 2:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug.21 (ANI): The United Nations (UN) has said that it needs more helicopters to continue the relief and rescue work in flood-hit Pakistan, as it remains the only means to reach ... Read more...
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‘Hot Spot’ camera shortage for 2011 World Cup cricket matches
August 5th, 2010 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Aug 5(ANI): The 'Hot Spot' infrared imaging technology is likely to assist umpires only in the final stages of the 2011 World Cup due to a shortage of cameras.A Melbourne-based firm, ... Read more...
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Shark Week In Progress On Discovery Network
August 3rd, 2010 - 7:29 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Aug 3, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Discovery Channel is back with its program Shark Week which is liked by the shark enthusiasts. The programs of this year are really interesting and ... Read more...
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“Shark Week” Makes A Comeback On Discovery Channel With ‘Ultimate Air Jaws’
August 2nd, 2010 - 6:37 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Aug 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) "Shark Week," the annual week-long feature show on Discovery Channel which focuses on sharks made an impressive comeback on the network on Sunday night. The immensely ... Read more...
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Sadiyaan (2010)
April 2nd, 2010 - 5:17 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
April 2, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):Sadiyaan- Old School cinemaRating: 2 out of 5*Starring: Introducing Luv Sinha & Ferena Wazeir, Rishi Kapoor, Rekha and Hema MaliniDirector: Raj KanwarDuring the 1947 partition, Lahore based ... Read more...
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When Schreiber spat in Johansson’s face during stage scene!
February 20th, 2010 - 5:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 20 (ANI): Actress Scarlett Johansson has revealed how she continued acting a scene even when actor Liev Schreiber's saliva was dripping from her face.Schreiber, 42, and Johansson, 25, were performing ... Read more...
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Murray’s fans confident about his time in the sun
February 1st, 2010 - 5:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb.1 (ANI): Fans of British tennis star in his hometown of Dunblane have said they are very proud of him reaching the Australian Open final, and while sad at his ... Read more...
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Why Big B mum on Shah Rukh, Shiv Sena issue?
January 31st, 2010 - 10:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he has chosen to remain tight-lipped over Indian Premier League (IPL) issue because he fears his statement could be misinterpreted.
"They ... Read more...
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Hussey, Hauritz and Watson risen from the `Ashes’, says Roebuck
January 1st, 2010 - 12:03 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jan.1 (ANI): Before the Australian summer had begun, the national cricket team had three main worries -- Shane Watson was not a proper opening batsman. Michael Hussey was at the ... Read more...
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Police tips on road safety during fog for Delhiites
December 29th, 2009 - 7:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Police Tuesday advised Delhiites to check the weather forecast, keep vehicles in good condition and carry high visibility jackets to cut down fatalities in road accidents due ... Read more...
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Roach decision will set a precedent for controversial umpire referral system
December 21st, 2009 - 3:15 pm ICT by ANI
Perth, Dec 21(ANI): Australian skipper Ricky Ponting and his West Indies counterpart Chris Gayle have agreed that the use of the controversial umpire referral system by fast bowler Kemar Roach after his ... Read more...
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