‘Bel Ami’ - Tale of a misogynistic society (IANS Movie Review)
September 2nd, 2012 - 6:36 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Bel Ami"; Cast: Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman, Kristin Scott;
Directors: Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod; Rating: ****It is hard to imagine a time in the western world where the only difference ... Read more...
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Top Al Qaeda strategist killed in Pakistan?
June 5th, 2012 - 7:27 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) Abu Yahya Al Libi, a top Al Qaeda militant may have been killed in a drone strike in northwest Pakistan, the country's intelligence officials said Tuesday.Viewed ... Read more...
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James Cameron to help in Chinese 3D film
April 22nd, 2012 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 22 (IANS) A team of "Titanic" director James Cameron, also behind the success of sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar", will assist in shooting "The Art of War", a 3D ... Read more...
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Cameron tapped for China’s 3D film
April 22nd, 2012 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 22 (IANS) James Cameron' 3D team, behind the worldwide success of 2009 sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar", is being tapped to assist in shooting "The Art of War", a ... Read more...
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Thousands converge on Cairo’s Tahrir Square
April 20th, 2012 - 7:47 pm ICT by IANS
Cairo, April 20 (IANS) Cairo's Tahrir Square, symbol of Egypt's pro-democracy revolution, witnessed a massive gathering of protesters Friday in one of the largest demonstrations since last year's 18-day revolt ... Read more...
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Gujarat advertisement not praising Modi: Congress
January 29th, 2012 - 12:00 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Congress Saturday defended the advertisement issued by its Gujarat unit referring to work done by state Chief Minister Narendra Modi, saying the they ... Read more...
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Kishanji’s death big loss but movement will continue: Varavara Rao
November 25th, 2011 - 12:44 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 25 (IANS) Describing the death of top Maoist leader Kishanji as a "big loss" for the left wing rebels, Maoist ideologue P. Varvara Rao said the movement will ... Read more...
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China an ally in more ways than one: Official
November 3rd, 2011 - 12:31 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Taking a cue from the writings of revered Tamil poet-thinker Thiruvalluvar, India said it sees China as a beneficial ally in more ways than one ... Read more...
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Whither Team Anna? (News Analysis)
October 30th, 2011 - 4:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Anna Hazare is already planning his next move, with Team Anna having put up a united front in the face of controversies surrounding some ... Read more...
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China had 535,000 millionaires in 2010
October 13th, 2011 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Oct 13 (IANS) China had 535,000 millionaires last year, registering a 12-percent year-on-year increase in its number of millionaires, a Capgemini report said Thursday.The combined wealth of China's 535,000 ... Read more...
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What US report says of ‘heir-apparent’ Rahul Gandhi
September 14th, 2011 - 11:34 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 14 (IANS) A US Congressional report says the 2009 Indian general elections were a "coming out party of sorts" for Congress party general secretary Rahul Gandhi, who ... Read more...
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Anna and Hazare-ism are here to stay (News Analysis)
August 29th, 2011 - 10:42 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The fast is over. The fight is not.As Team Anna and tens of thousands celebrated Sunday after Anna Hazare broke his hunger strike for ... Read more...
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Realty stocks on weak wicket over land deals turning sour
July 10th, 2011 - 2:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Realty stocks may have staged a minor recovery in the past few weeks but the sentiment remains weak due to continuing disputes over land ... Read more...
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Promoters skip IPO route in unfavourable market
July 1st, 2011 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Promoters of 15 companies let their proposals for raising funds through initial public offerings (IPOs) expire in the first six months of 2011 amid fears that ... Read more...
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Workspace happiness is new corporate credo: Mind guru Rekha Shetty
June 15th, 2011 - 10:51 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The latest corporate buzz is to make people happy at workspace - to liberate the butterflies, turn on the fountains of love and to help ... Read more...
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Kenya affected by Somalian piracy, wants Indian cooperation
May 13th, 2011 - 10:47 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Kenya, which is suffering due to piracy emanating in Somalia with which it shares a 680-km long, porous border in east Africa, is keen on ... Read more...
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Older adults ‘consuming more phytonutrients than younger adults’
April 14th, 2011 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 14 (ANI): A new research has found that older adults are consuming higher levels of carotenoids, flavonoids and other phytonutrients found in fruits and vegetables that are thought to support ... Read more...
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India’s future lies in its naval power: Geostrategist
March 20th, 2011 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 20 IANS) With the scene of global strategic rivalry slowly shifting to the Indian Ocean, India's geopolitical future lies in its naval power, contrary to the country's traditional ... Read more...
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Coaches: wear suits for dugout, tracksuits for training to win more matches
February 21st, 2011 - 4:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 21 (ANI): A new study has revealed that coaches who wear suits on match days and tracksuits on training days are likelier to get the best results out of their ... Read more...
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Chandragupta Maurya’s heroic journey captured for small screen
January 27th, 2011 - 10:01 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) You may have read about Chandragupta Maurya's adventures as a child, his training at Takshasila and his rise as the ruler of the mighty Mauryan empire. Now ... Read more...
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US Republicans disappointed at Palin’s ‘blood libel’ rant over attack on Giffords
January 13th, 2011 - 3:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 13(ANI): Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin missed a prime opportunity to demonstrate that she can play on the presidential stage when she delivered a video statement on the attack ... Read more...
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Ex-colleague says Palin should be allowed to reveal her multiple flaws
December 20th, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec.20 (ANI): A former colleague of Sarah Palin, Nicolle Wallace, has become the latest senior Republican to state that she has multiple flaws. Wallace, who worked closely with Mrs Palin ... Read more...
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Tea party could spell doom after splitting Republicans into thirds, says top GOP strategist
November 5th, 2010 - 3:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 5 (ANI): GOP strategist Bill McInturff has said that the tea party has split the Republicans into thirds, and warned that the division could complicate things for the party in ... Read more...
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Coal India IPO sees FII inflow surpassing total inflow in equities
October 21st, 2010 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) The initial public offering (IPO) from Coal India has attracted foreign inflows of around Rs.1.2 trillion from overseas funds, more than the total influx of such money in ... Read more...
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Foreign fund inflows top $3 bn in six days
October 9th, 2010 - 7:37 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Though benchmark indices of Indian equities dipped after a five week rally, the flow of foreign money into the stock markets continued unhindered with total inflows crossing ... Read more...
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Woodward book says Obama became ’strategist-in-chief’ on Afghan war
September 27th, 2010 - 1:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept.27 (ANI): US President Brack Obama grew so frustrated with his own administration's deliberations over the war in Afghanistan that he wound up dictating a six-page, single-spaced "terms sheet" that ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka court frees four co-accused in Fonseka ‘conspiracy’ case
September 25th, 2010 - 12:21 pm ICT by ANI
Colombo, Sept 25 (ANI): A court in Sri Lanka has released four aides of the former army chief Sarath Fonseka who was convicted of corruption and conspiring to topple the government.Those released ... Read more...
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11 IPOs as companies cash in on bull run
September 20th, 2010 - 6:19 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) Even as benchmark indices for Indian equities move up closer to their pre-slowdown highs achieved 32 months ago, the prevailing bullish sentiments have encouraged 11 companies to ... Read more...
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Overweight British army chief orders new uniform
September 19th, 2010 - 5:01 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 19 (IANS) Britain's new army chief has spent 1,000 pounds for his plus-size uniform to fit his bulky body weighing 127 kg.
General Sir Peter Wall, 55, who took over as ... Read more...
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Jennifer Aniston Wants A Baby, Turns To Doctor
July 1st, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
July 1, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Jennifer Aniston, the ex-wife of Hollywood star Brad Pitt, is now planning to have a baby. She is reportedly consulting a life coach for advice ... Read more...
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Aniston turns to life strategist for help in having a baby
June 30th, 2010 - 2:32 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, June 30 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston dreams of having a baby and is consulting a life coach for help and advice to make her dream come true.The former 'Friends' star has ... Read more...
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Poll predicts Gillard will take Labor to victory in early election
June 26th, 2010 - 2:01 pm ICT by ANI
Canberra, June 26 (ANI): A poll taken in the aftermath of Kevin Rudd's dismissal, predicts that Julia Gillard will take Labor to victory in an early election with a stunning return ... Read more...
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Musharraf will lead Pak against ‘tsunami of corruption’
June 22nd, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 22(ANI): A key aide of Pervez Musharraf has said that the former Pakistan President is determined to lift the country from the prevalent chaos and the 'tsunami of corruption'."Musharraf ... Read more...
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“Birther Queen” Orly Taitz Gets Her Statewide Ticket
June 8th, 2010 - 6:51 pm ICT by GD
When you have "Birther Queen" Orly Taitz holding a statewide ticket after the primaries of Tuesday, it's ought to be a different ball game for the Republicans. Not to mention how ... Read more...
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Hung parliament in Britain, parties hunt for numbers (Third Lead)
May 7th, 2010 - 8:31 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 7 (IANS) Britain was saddled Friday with its first hung parliament since 1974 after a bitterly fought election stripped the Labour of its governing majority but left the Conservatives ... Read more...
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