‘Khwaabb’ trailer gets 1,22,000 hits in 10 days
September 4th, 2012 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) No big names, no formula! Yet the trailer of forthcoming sports-based movie "Khwaabb" has received 1,22,000 views within 10 days of its release on YouTube. ... Read more...
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Australians receive pay up or die death threats text messages
July 23rd, 2012 - 7:02 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Sydney, July 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Many Australians received a text message which asked them to pay up $5000 or die. Thousands of people got this message and many of them started panicking ... Read more...
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Vodafone India offers new international roaming pack
June 26th, 2012 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Telecom service Vodafone India Tuesday launched an international roaming package under which subscribers can avail of 60 percent discount on services including voice and data."Vodafone ... Read more...
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15 killed in fire at Vizag steel plant
June 14th, 2012 - 1:01 am ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, June 13 (IANS) At least 15 people were killed and several others injured in a major fire that broke out in Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Wednesday night, witnesses said.The fire ... Read more...
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Emraan open to item songs, says he’ll do it differently
June 12th, 2012 - 10:10 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Emraan Hashmi says he is all ready to do an item number, but it has to be different from the rest."The conventional item numbers are very ... Read more...
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Delhi Police aspirant goes missing
June 8th, 2012 - 10:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) A 22-year old man who had threatened to commit suicide after failing an exam to get into Delhi Police has gone missing in the capital, ... Read more...
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Confusion over release of Sukma collector (Lead)
May 3rd, 2012 - 7:37 pm ICT by IANS
Raipur, May 3 (IANS) Hours after the fireworks and celebrations began Thursday, confusion persisted over the release of Sukma district collector Alex Paul Menon. Meanwhile, the rebels have called mediapersons ... Read more...
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Body language tips for young executives (To go with ‘Tech, SMS dividing generations at workplace’)
April 9th, 2012 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Here are five body language tips for the young executive by grooming guru Allan Pease:1. Always carry a briefcase or laptop to one side when you go for an interview or ... Read more...
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Tendulkar deserves Bharat Ratna: Mamata
March 16th, 2012 - 7:27 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 16 (IANS) Taking a break from government baiting, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday congratulated Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar for his elusive 100th international ton ... Read more...
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Tendulkar rubbishes retirement speculations: Reports
March 10th, 2012 - 11:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) India's cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar Saturday dismissed speculations that he would announce his retirement after getting his much awaited 100th international ton.Zee News reported ... Read more...
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Defence ministry denies bugging in Antony’s office
March 2nd, 2012 - 6:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The government Friday vehemently denied that Defence Minister A.K. Antony's office was "bugged", but clarified that routine security sweeps were done at his office and ... Read more...
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29.24 mn subscribers opt for mobile number portability
January 30th, 2012 - 10:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) About 292.4 lakh (29.24 million) mobile phone subscribers have opted for mobile number portability (MNP) with Karnataka receiving the maximum number of 2.83 million requests ... Read more...
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25.84 mn subscribers opt for mobile number portability
January 9th, 2012 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) About 258 lakh (25.8 million) mobile phone subscribers have opted for mobile number portability (MNP) with Gujarat receiving the maximum number of 2.49 million requests ... Read more...
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Now, complain directly to Jharkhand chief minister
January 6th, 2012 - 5:47 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, Jan 6 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda Friday launched apkacm.com, a portal that will work as a grievances management system where any person can lodge a complaint that ... Read more...
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1,500 people join Lokpal bill campaign in Bangalore
December 27th, 2011 - 11:23 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Dec 27 (IANS) About 1,500 people from all walks of life Tuesday joined campaign for a strong Lokpal bill and 25 people are on fast in support of ... Read more...
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Election complaints? Dial 1950
December 24th, 2011 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The Election Commission has opened for the first time a 24-hour call centre to register poll-related complaints. The telephone number will be 1950, the year ... Read more...
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Arrest warrant against Mukesh Ambani by Kerala consumer court
December 16th, 2011 - 7:58 pm ICT by IANS
Thrissur (Kerala), Dec 16 (IANS) The Thrissur consumer court Friday issued an arrest warrant against Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani for failing to adhere to its earlier ruling on a ... Read more...
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There will never be another Bhupen Hazarika: Lata
November 8th, 2011 - 3:16 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 8 (IANS) Mourning the death of Bhupen Hazarika, Lata Mangeshkar says there won't be another one like him and that she not only fell in love with his ... Read more...
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No relationship unless SMS in 36 hours of first date
October 20th, 2011 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 20 (IANS) If you have dated someone but are still waiting to receive his or her text message even after one-and-a-half day, it's better not to nurture hope ... Read more...
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Over 155 lakh customers opt for mobile number portability
September 9th, 2011 - 10:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) About 155.48 lakh (15.55 million) customers have opted for mobile number portability (MNP) with Gujarat receiving the maximum number of requests at 15.51 lakh till ... Read more...
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Reliance triples data download limit for 3G subscribers in festival offer
September 9th, 2011 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Telecom services provider Reliance Communications Friday launched a special festival scheme for its 3G customers, offering triple data download for the cost of a single ... Read more...
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Chandy opens 24/7 call centre at his office
September 1st, 2011 - 2:41 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 1 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Thursday opened a round-the-clock call centre at his office. As many as 2,300 people called the toll-free numbers within just an ... Read more...
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Mystery SMSes doing rounds to garner support for Anna
August 19th, 2011 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) No one seems to know where these messages come from. Nevertheless SMSes from unknown numbers are doing the rounds in an attempt to garner support ... Read more...
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Over 85 lakh go for new mobile number
June 14th, 2011 - 7:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Over 85.41 lakh (8.5 million) customers have opted for mobile number portability (MNP) -- a service which allows users to switch operators while retaining their ... Read more...
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Bihar MP gets Rs.50 lakh extortion demand
May 30th, 2011 - 9:00 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, May 30 (IANS) A Bihar MP has alleged that an unidentified man demanded Rs.50 lakh from him and threatened to kill his son if he did not pay ... Read more...
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Teacher held for posing as Maoist extorting Rs.2 crore
May 14th, 2011 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
Raipur, May 14 (IANS) A government school teacher in Chhattisgarh who wanted to get even with his neighbour made extortion calls posing as a Maoist commander to several people using ... Read more...
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MBA student lured young women — to rob them
May 11th, 2011 - 10:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) An MBA student was arrested allegedly for luring young women through SMS on the pretext of forging friendship and then stealing their valuables, police said ... Read more...
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Over 64 lakh users opt for mobile number portability
April 29th, 2011 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Over 64.23 lakh (6.4 million) customers have opted for mobile number portability (MNP) -- a service which allows users to switch operators while retaining their ... Read more...
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Will reach out to people on Lokpal Bill: Hazare (Lead)
April 10th, 2011 - 1:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Social crusader Anna Hazare Sunday said he plans to travel across the country and use SMSs to discuss the Lokpal Bill with people, after his ... Read more...
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Former Goa minister gets Pakistani ‘bookie’ SMS
April 8th, 2011 - 5:06 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, April 8 (IANS) Former Goa sports minister Francisco Silveira Friday told the state assembly that he received an SMS, which allegedly originated in Pakistan, and it detailed how Sahid ... Read more...
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Abhi-Ash joyous at India’s World Cup victory (Lead)
April 3rd, 2011 - 3:59 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Bollywood's super couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai are ecstatic at India's victory against Sri Lanka in the World Cup final here Saturday. While Aishwarya ... Read more...
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Aishwarya proud of Sachin, Team India
April 3rd, 2011 - 2:49 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Overwhelmed after India won the World Cup after 28 years, actress Aishwarya Rai is proud of Team India and Sachin Tendulkar."Delirious with joy…screamed hoarse…Love India ... Read more...
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Cell phone word ‘World Cup’ on sale in South Africa for whopping 20,00,000 rupees
March 25th, 2011 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI
Johannesburg, Mar 25(ANI-Business Wire India): The "cell phone word" 07 World Cup (079 675 3287) is currently on sale in South Africa for about 20,00,000 rupees.The difference between calling a cell ... Read more...
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Four vehicle thieves arrested
March 18th, 2011 - 10:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Four thieves of vehicles were arrested in separate incidents in the national capital, police said Friday.Shakeel Ahmad, 28, and Guddan, 26, were arrested while they ... Read more...
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Haryana consumers to get power bill on SMS
March 5th, 2011 - 6:24 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, March 5 (IANS) Electricity consumers in Haryana can now get information about their power bills through an SMS, a state power distribution agency spokesman said Saturday."The electricity consumers may ... Read more...
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