Villarreal name Lotina as new coach
March 20th, 2012 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, March 20 (IANS) Miguel Angel Lotina has been named the new coach of Spanish La Liga football side Villarreal after the Sunday night sacking of Jose Molina.Molina lost his ... Read more...
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JRM finish 17th in Endurance race
March 18th, 2012 - 10:43 pm ICT by IANS
Sebring (Florida), March 18 (IANS) The JRM Racing team, represented by India's Karun Chandhok and Britain's David Brabham and Peter Dumbreck, missed out on a possible podium finish due to ... Read more...
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Ayushmann’s take on acting, anchoring (Movie Snippets)
March 15th, 2012 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Veejay-turned-actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who will make his Bollywood debut with "Vicky Donor", says that acting and anchoring are poles apart."I think it's completely different. Anchoring, ... Read more...
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Space travel impacts eyes, brain
March 13th, 2012 - 4:14 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 13 (IANS) A study of astronauts' eyes and brains shows that they are affected after a long space stint.This includes flattening of the rear of the eyeball, bulging ... Read more...
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Corinthians release Adriano
March 13th, 2012 - 1:51 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, March 13 (IANS) Corinthians' director Roberto de Andrade officially announced the football club's decision to release striker Adriano on grounds of repeated disciplinary problems.Adriano was with Corinthians ... Read more...
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Nihalani turns director with Govinda starrer ‘Avatar’
March 11th, 2012 - 8:59 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Pahlaj Nihalani, who has been a producer all this while, has turned director with "Avatar", which stars Govinda in the lead role. The actor is ... Read more...
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Post rehab, Lovato still self-harms
March 8th, 2012 - 6:34 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, March 8 (IANS) Singer-actress Demi Lovato has been unable to completely overcome her eating disorder and self-harming issues, even after a stint in rehab. She admits she has ... Read more...
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Ukrainian boxer Vitali Klitschko to run for Kiev mayor
February 29th, 2012 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
Kiev, Feb 29 (IANS) Ukraine's former World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko announced Wednesday he would run for mayor of Kiev for a third time this year."I will participate ... Read more...
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Ajmal passes doosra tips to Worcestershire team-mate
February 29th, 2012 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 29 (IANS) Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal, who tormented the England team in the recent cricket Test series, is happy passing on the secrets of the doosra to Worcestershire ... Read more...
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Butler returns to party circuit
February 28th, 2012 - 6:57 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Feb 28 (IANS) Just days after news of his recent stint in the rehab became public, actor Gerard Butler has returned to Hollywood's party circuit.The actor recently completed ... Read more...
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Senior journalist George Joseph is dead
February 27th, 2012 - 1:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) George Joseph, political editor of IANS, died of a cardiac arrest early Monday morning. He was 57.
Joseph was rushed to Fortis Hospital in Noida ... Read more...
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Jamie Lee Curtis makes her NCIS debut
February 23rd, 2012 - 9:28 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Feb 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Jamie Lee Curtis was reunited with her Freaky Friday co-star Mark Harmon when she made her debut on the highly successful CBS drama NCIS. The two ... Read more...
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Jon Hamm worked in porn industry
February 21st, 2012 - 7:33 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 21 (IANS) Actor Jon Hamm says he took on several different jobs including adult movies as he struggled to land acting work.The 40-year-old, who is best known for ... Read more...
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Dawes to replace Simons as India bowling coach
February 14th, 2012 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Former Queensland fast bowler Joe Dawes will be the new bowling coach of India, as the Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) has ... Read more...
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Pamper your loved one direct ‘dil se’, suggests Sky (TV Snippets)
February 13th, 2012 - 6:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Akashdeep Saigal, who became popular as Sky after his stint on "Bigg Boss 5", has some Valentine's Day tips for romantic couples. The actor ... Read more...
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Anil Kapoor thrilled about BAFTA
February 8th, 2012 - 6:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, who is set for his third outing at the prestigious BAFTA ceremony, says he is extremely delighted to be part ... Read more...
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Japanese Sumo wrestler returns for ‘Ring Ka King’
February 6th, 2012 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) After a brief stint on "Bigg Boss 5", Japanese Sumo wrestler Yamamotoyama is returning to India to participate in the ongoing "Ring Ka King" ... Read more...
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Pakistan’s Azhar Mahmood, now British citizen, is on IPL roster
February 4th, 2012 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 4 (IANS) Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood, now a British passport holder, has been bought by Kings XI Punjab at Saturday's Indian Premier League players' auction in Bangalore.Azhar, ... Read more...
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It’s my birth right to speak Hindi: Sunny Leone
February 2nd, 2012 - 6:33 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Indo-Canadian porn star Sunny Leone, who will be seen playing the lead role in "Jism 2", is working on her Hindi diction and says that it's ... Read more...
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Being a child model was brutal: Katherine Heigl
February 2nd, 2012 - 3:46 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 2 (IANS) Actress Katherine Heigl says working as a child model when she was nine was "brutal" and she hated the experience.The 33-year-old, who raises three-year-old daughter Naleigh ... Read more...
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Madhuri to launch her official site
January 31st, 2012 - 2:14 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Actress Madhuri Dixit, who has moved here from the US to play a new innings in Bollywood, is working on her official website and plans to ... Read more...
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Demi Moore is doing well after hospitalization stint
January 30th, 2012 - 8:10 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Ashton Kutcher has reportedly expressed concern for the health of ex wife Demi Moore. The pair split last November after six years of marriage filled with ... Read more...
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France’s PSG signs Brazilian Alex
January 28th, 2012 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, Jan 28 (IANS) Brazilian defender Alex joined French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a two-and-half years' contract, the club confirmed.The Ligue 1 leaders had been tracking the ... Read more...
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Flamengo sign Vagner Love from CSKA
January 26th, 2012 - 8:06 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 26 (IANS) Flamengo announced that the Brazilian club has signed Vagner Love from Russia's CSKA Moscow on a two-year contract.After nearly three weeks of negotiations, ... Read more...
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Stalin death mask goes on sale
January 24th, 2012 - 12:22 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Jan 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The death mask of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin goes on sale in Britain Tuesday.The guide price for a set of bronze casts of Stalin's face ... Read more...
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Journalist-academician Sunit Mukherjee dead
January 22nd, 2012 - 10:02 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 22 (IANS) Renowned journalist and academician Sunit Kumar Mukherjee died following a massive cerebral attack at a South Kolkata nursing home Saturday night, family sources said Sunday. ... Read more...
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Juhi Chawla stunned with Rajev’s writing stint
January 22nd, 2012 - 5:10 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) TV actor Rajev Paul has turned poet with his debut book "Mumbai Mohabbat aur Tanhai" and actress Juhi Chawla says she never thought he can write ... Read more...
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It’s an honour to be in ‘Jism 2′: Sunny Leone
January 19th, 2012 - 2:12 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Indian Canadian porn star Sunny Leone says she is honoured to get a chance to work with the Bhatts, who have given her the lead role ... Read more...
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‘Jism 2′ mystery girl revealed: It’s Sunny Leone! (With Images)
January 19th, 2012 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) The mystery girl behind the wet white sheet in the "Jism 2" poster has finally been unveiled. Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt confirmed Thursday that the leading lady ... Read more...
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Maharashtra law officer resigns
January 19th, 2012 - 12:37 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Expressing his desire to "move on", Maharashtra Advocate General Ravi Kadam has tendered his resignation, officials revealed Wednesday.Kadam, who has been the advocate-general for almost seven ... Read more...
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Gervais vows not to host Golden Globes again
January 18th, 2012 - 9:34 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Jan 18 (IANS) British comedian Ricky Gervais says he will not host the Golden Globe awards again, despite admitting he "had a blast" during his latest presenting stint.The ... Read more...
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Keating nervous about album release
January 16th, 2012 - 11:27 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 16 (IANS) Singer Ronan Keating says he is working on new solo material and is "nervous" about its release.The "When You Say Nothing At All" singer is back ... Read more...
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Henry fires Arsenal into the 4th round of FA Cup
January 10th, 2012 - 6:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 10 (IANS) Frenchman Thierry Henry made a sensational return to Arsenal as his 78th minute goal against Leeds United took the London club into the fourth round ... Read more...
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Australian media accuses Sehwag of creating rift in team
January 10th, 2012 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 10 (IANS) The Australian media accused senior batsman Virender Sehwag of creating a rift in the Indian team, which is reeling under the stress of two embarrassing ... Read more...
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TV actor Abhinav Shukla prefers small roles over lead
January 10th, 2012 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Television actor Abhinav Shukla, known for playing Dev in "Geet...Hui Sabse Parayi", is happy doing small, but pivotal roles because he wants some time for ... Read more...
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