I think before I speak: Rahul
August 26th, 2011 - 2:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) He waited before breaking his silence on the Lokpal bill because he "likes to think" before speaking, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi said Friday, ... Read more...
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Nikki Haley says no to Veep
August 19th, 2011 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) South Carolina's Indian-American Governor Nikki Haley has dismissed any suggestion that she should serve as the Republican vice presidential nominee in the 2012 election.Born Nimrata ... Read more...
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Bharat Ratna for sportspersons?
August 9th, 2011 - 8:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The government is considering a proposal to make sport a category for awarding the Bharat Ratna.Minister of State for Home M. Ramachandran told the Lok ... Read more...
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Man sacrifices boy on godman’s suggestion
August 9th, 2011 - 12:10 am ICT by IANS
Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 8 (IANS) In a case of human sacrifice, a man in this Uttar Pradesh city killed a minor boy after a self-professed godman assured him that ... Read more...
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Karnataka chief minister will be chosen democratically: Jaitley
August 1st, 2011 - 10:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley Monday said a new chief minister for Karnataka would be chosen through a "democratic process" and added ... Read more...
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Greater Noida farmers now want Rs.11,500 per square metre
July 31st, 2011 - 10:56 pm ICT by IANS
Greater Noida, July 31 (IANS) Farmers from Greater Noida Sunday demanded a compensation at the rate of Rs.10,000-11,500 per square metre for their acquired lands, a village headman said.The demand ... Read more...
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Home ministry backs Bharat Ratna for sportspersons
July 23rd, 2011 - 10:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The chances of a sportsperson, probably cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, getting the Bharat Ratna have brightened, with the home ministry backing the suggestion to ... Read more...
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Special Bengal house panel to examine legislative council issue
June 29th, 2011 - 12:57 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 28 (IANS) The West Bengal government Tuesday moved a resolution in the assembly for reviving the legislative council, abolished in the state in 1969, but the matter ... Read more...
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Katrina to go on stage for ‘Mere Brother…’ gigs
June 28th, 2011 - 10:23 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) It looks like Katrina Kaif has decided to discard her habitually solemn demeanour and have some serious fun -- by promoting her upcoming film 'Mere Brother ... Read more...
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Cole to move to Spain?
June 26th, 2011 - 8:20 am ICT by IANS
London, June 26 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole is reportedly considering an offer from ex-husband Ashley Cole to start a new life in Spain.The "Parachute" hitmaker is said to be hugely ... Read more...
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Congress’ Andhra MPs’ forum convenor quits over Telangana
June 18th, 2011 - 10:48 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, June 18 (IANS) The MPs of the ruling Congress party in Andhra Pradesh Saturday stood vertically divided over Telangana issue with Ponnam Prabhakar announcing his resignation as the ... Read more...
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Stand on Lokpal only in parliament: CPI
June 18th, 2011 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Criticising the government for not consulting the political parties on the contentious Lokpal bill issue earlier, Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja Saturday ... Read more...
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Two new elements added to Periodic table
June 9th, 2011 - 7:35 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, June 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Two new elements have been added to the periodic table. Scientists added the two elements and made it public this week, in an announcement that has ... Read more...
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Panel proposes cess on hotels around tiger reserves
June 2nd, 2011 - 11:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) An environment ministry panel Thursday proposed levying of a cess as a percentage of turnover on all privately-run tourist facilities within five km of the ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Facebook helps a man find his lost cat
May 11th, 2011 - 12:11 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Victoria, May 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A cat that was seemingly lost was found by the Animal Authorities in British Columbia. This cat was found where it was living under a deck but ... Read more...
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William gets manicure, haircut for wedding
April 28th, 2011 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 28 (IANS) Royal bride Kate Middleton will sport a spray-on tan on her wedding day but Prince William turned down the offer, instead settling for a manicure ... Read more...
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Fergie wants ‘incredible’ Giggs to play for another 10 years
April 27th, 2011 - 6:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 27(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has labelled Ryan Giggs as "an incredible man" following his team's Champions League win against Schalke.Giggs had bagged the opener in a ... Read more...
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Force the rich by law to help the poor: Archbishop of Canterbury
April 21st, 2011 - 10:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 21 (IANS) Though one is expected to help the poor or the needy out of generosity, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, feels wealthy people should be forced ... Read more...
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Man U could pay for damaging Wembley wall
April 19th, 2011 - 5:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr. 19 (ANI): Someone in Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson's camp took out their frustrations on the wall in the manager's area during their Wembley visit.According to The Sun, ... Read more...
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Shane Warne credits ‘moisturiser for younger look’
April 18th, 2011 - 12:10 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, April 18 (ANI): Shane Warne has revealed that use of moisturisers, healthy eating and exercise has helped him to 'look younger'.Warne also denied claims that he has used Botox or had ... Read more...
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Dhoni releases book of caricatures
April 15th, 2011 - 7:29 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, April 15 (IANS) It is the age of caricatures, or so it would seem. India and Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni released an autographed book titled "Howzaat", ... Read more...
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Egypt PM calls for reviewing all natural gas deals
April 14th, 2011 - 6:20 am ICT by IANS
Cairo, April 14 (IANS) Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf has called for reviewing the natural gas deals with all countries, including Jordan and Israel, Xinhua cited the official MENA news ... Read more...
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Views sought on bill to curb bribery by foreigners
April 12th, 2011 - 11:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Close on the heels of the government agreeing to speed up the drafting of the Lokpal Bill, the Rajya Sabha secretariat has invited suggestion from ... Read more...
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Tyra Banks plans family with beau
April 10th, 2011 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, April 10 (IANS) Supermodel and TV host Tyra Banks has confirmed that she is in a relationship with businessman John Utendah and has hinted that she plans to ... Read more...
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Gujarat launches scheme for juvenile delinquents’ welfare
April 5th, 2011 - 10:28 pm ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, April 5 (IANS) The Gujarat government has launched a new rehabilitation scheme for minor delinquents following a court's suggestion to refine the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) ... Read more...
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I had to learn Hindi like a student: Saif Ali Khan
April 4th, 2011 - 9:20 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Saif Ali Khan has been busy brushing up on his Hindi. The actor who plays a school teacher in director Prakash Jha's "Aarakshan" is ... Read more...
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Hefner rejects pre-nuptial agreement
April 3rd, 2011 - 11:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 3 (IANS) Playboy owner Hugh Hefner has rejected a pre-nuptial agreement with his new bride-to-be Crystal Harris.According to sources, Hefner insisted that he has not brought up ... Read more...
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No prenup for Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris?
April 3rd, 2011 - 12:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 3 (ANI): Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner has apparently rejected a pre-nuptial agreement as he prepares to marry Crystal Harris.The 84-year-old, who is worth 43 million dollars, is apparently unconcerned ... Read more...
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India positive to liberalise visa regime with Pakistan: Chidambaram
April 1st, 2011 - 10:10 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 1 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Friday said that India is positive to liberalise visa regime with Pakistan to facilitate greater people-to- people contacts between the ... Read more...
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India ‘positive’ on easing visa procedures with Pakistan
April 1st, 2011 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) India is looking to ease visa rules with Pakistan to enhance people-to-people contacts and the two countries would set up a joint working group ... Read more...
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US denies withdrawing security personnel from Pakistan since Davis’ arrest
March 26th, 2011 - 5:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 26(ANI): The United States has rejected the suggestion that it had withdrawn some security personnel from Pakistan since the arrest of double murder-accused American Raymond Davis, who was accused of ... Read more...
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No more government jobs for Hillary Clinton (Lead)
March 17th, 2011 - 12:11 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 17 (IANS) Hillary Clinton has made it clear that she doesn't want to be president, vice president, defence secretary or remain secretary of state if President ... Read more...
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Meghalaya follows Bihar to declare assets
March 16th, 2011 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, Mar 16 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Wednesday said the government was working on a policy to make it mandatory for politicians, bureaucrats and government servants to declare their assets ... Read more...
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Courtney Love ‘wanted to snort dead husband Kurt Cobain’s ashes’
March 16th, 2011 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Mar 16 (ANI): A music journalist has revealed that Courtney Love wanted to snort Kurt Cobain's ashes.According to writer Neil Strauss, the 'Hole' singer suggested they inhale her dead husband's ... Read more...
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Vanessa Hudgens involved in second nude photo scandal
March 16th, 2011 - 12:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 16 (ANI): Disney star Vanessa Hudgens has become embroiled in yet another nude photo scandal.Photos published online show a girl, said to be Hudgens, fully naked and posed provocatively, ... Read more...
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