‘The Buddy Project’ loosely based on ‘Chak De! India’
July 16th, 2012 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Channel V's forthcoming youth-oriented show "The Buddy Project" focuses on the student-teacher relationship, and producer Sudhir Sharma says it is on the lines of Shah ... Read more...
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Rockers are treated like orphans: Suraj Jagan (With Image)
July 9th, 2012 - 6:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Singer Suraj Jagan, one of the pioneers of the Indian rock scene, says the genre is not readily accepted by masses and rockers all ... Read more...
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Assamese poet Hiren Bhattacharyya passes away
July 4th, 2012 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati, July 4 (IANS) Award-winning Assamese poet Hiren Bhattacharyya, 80, died of lung infection at a private hospital here Wednesday.Bhattacharyya, popularly known as Hiruda, was undergoing treatment at Dispur Hospital ... Read more...
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Narine delighted with form in wake of England slump
July 3rd, 2012 - 4:34 pm ICT by IANS
Fort Lauderdale (Florida), July 3 (IANS/CMC) Exciting off-spinner Sunil Narine says he has banished the demons of the England tour and is happy to be back in form for the West ... Read more...
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Attitudes towards sex change in China
June 9th, 2012 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 9 (IANS) As China develops socially and economically, the Chinese are becoming less likely to view sex as a taboo subject, the China Daily reported Saturday.That tendency ... Read more...
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Unfamiliar English conditions will be big hurdle: WI opener
May 13th, 2012 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
Northampton (England), May 13 (IANS/CMC) Left-hander Kieran Powell said overcoming unfamiliar English conditions would be the biggest hurdle for the touring West Indies side after stroking a century on the third ... Read more...
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A TV channel for dogs
April 18th, 2012 - 10:47 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 18 (IANS) Worried over your pooch getting bored? Well, don't worry because TV bosses have come up with an ingenious solution - Dog TV.Dog TV, launched in the ... Read more...
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Chinese PM vows to rid corruption
April 15th, 2012 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 15 (IANS) Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao has promised to introduce harsher measures to curb corruption in government offices.The administration will continue to work for a "clean government ... Read more...
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Charlize Theron likes cold weather
April 13th, 2012 - 4:02 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, April 13 (IANS) Actress Charlize Theron, who was born in South Africa, prefers cold and rainy weather to sunshine because it gives her a chance to use ... Read more...
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Britain’s only giant pandas fail to mate
April 5th, 2012 - 11:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 5 (IANS) Male panda Sunshine and girlfriend Sweetie had a window of just 36 hours to get on with it, but despite "natural sparks" the pair failed to ... Read more...
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Summer comes early in Britain
March 23rd, 2012 - 9:01 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 23 (IANS) Britain will bask under blue skies at 21 degrees Celsius early this weekend - among the warmest temperatures recorded at this time of the year.The temperature ... Read more...
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Moscow to have solar-powered bus stops
March 16th, 2012 - 12:07 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, March 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Though the Russian capital is not known for its sunshine, authorities believe the city gets enough sunlight to afford solar-powered bus stops.The stops, which will ... Read more...
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Himachal braces for more snow, rain
February 16th, 2012 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Feb 16 (IANS) After two consecutive days of sunshine, Himachal Pradesh is likely to receive more rain and snow over the weekend, the Met Office here has forecast."There are ... Read more...
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Bloom is a positive influence, says Miranda Kerr
February 16th, 2012 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 16 (IANS) Australian model Miranda Kerr is enjoying her marriage to Orlando Bloom and says her husband's spiritual practice is a positive influence on her.Kerr, who married the ... Read more...
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For better sex drive, enjoy sunshine
February 8th, 2012 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 8 (IANS) Men wishing to acquire a higher sex drive can benefit by exposing their body to the sun's rays, as a study by Austrian scientists has found ... Read more...
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Sunshine likely to protect kids from eczema
February 5th, 2012 - 3:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 5 (IANS) Increased exposure to sunlight may help protect children from the risk of both food allergies and eczema, a study reveals.
Researchers from the European Centre for ... Read more...
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Cold day for capital (Lead)
December 29th, 2011 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) It was a cold day for Delhiites Thursday, with thick fog in the morning making way for pleasant sunshine later in the day. Conditions are ... Read more...
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Agra shivers at 2.8 degrees
December 24th, 2011 - 2:34 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Dec 24 (IANS) The city of the Taj woke up to a chilly Saturday morning with the minimum temperature settling at 2.8 degrees Celsius. However, the day soon turned ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu to draft new IT policy: Jayalalithaa
December 21st, 2011 - 9:51 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 21 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Wednesday said her government plans to come out with a new policy on information technology (IT) to catapult the state ... Read more...
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Papa bit dazed: Zoa Morani
December 2nd, 2011 - 2:08 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 2 (IANS) It was tough for Zoa Morani as she watched her producer father Karim Morani being whisked away to jail for his alleged involvement in the 2G ... Read more...
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Glee singer Charice’s father killed
November 1st, 2011 - 10:35 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Manila, Philippines, Nov 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Glee singer Charice Pempengco pulled out of a planned concert in Singapore after her father was killed in Philippines. Police say Ricky Pempengco was stabbed to ... Read more...
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I am not pregnant: Rooney’s wife (Lead)
June 13th, 2011 - 4:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 13 (IANS) English footballer star Wayne Rooney's wife Coleen has denied reports that she is pregnant.Coleen Rooney has taken to Twitter to deny the rumours after pictures emerged ... Read more...
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I am not pregnant: Coleen Rooney
June 13th, 2011 - 6:41 am ICT by IANS
London, June 13 (IANS) English footballer star Wayne Rooney's wife Coleen denies reports that she is pregnant with second child saying she is proud of her womanly figure.Coleen Rooney has ... Read more...
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Elderly? Get some sunshine to prevent falls
May 5th, 2011 - 5:21 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, May 5 (IANS) It's a good idea for older people to get some sunshine regularly. For, it helps maintain adequate Vitamin D levels which in turn can prevent falls.A ... Read more...
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Bedingfield wants Victoria to design for her
April 30th, 2011 - 6:18 am ICT by IANS
London, April 30 (IANS) Singer Natasha Bedingfield has made a public plea for Victoria Beckham to design her stage outfits for an upcoming tour.The "Pocketful of Sunshine" hitmaker has ... Read more...
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Queen celebrates 85th b’day at Westminster Abbey
April 22nd, 2011 - 5:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 22 (ANI): The Queen recently celebrated her 85th birthday at Westminster Abbey.She handed out Maundy money to 85 men and 85 women in a tradition that dates back to the ... Read more...
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Shakira spotted kissing new beau during loved up lunch
April 17th, 2011 - 5:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 17 (ANI): Pop singer Shakira was spotted locking lips with her footballer boyfriend Gerard Pique as they enjoyed an alfresco lunch in Barcelona.Shakira was looking stunning in an all-white ... Read more...
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Shakira, Pique, a happy couple
April 17th, 2011 - 5:01 am ICT by IANS
London, April 17 (IANS) Pop Singer Shakira's new boyfriend, football ace Gerard Pique has finally opened up about their romance, revealing the couple is "very happy".The "Hips Don't Lie" ... Read more...
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Shakira posts cosy snap with rumoured beau
March 31st, 2011 - 7:54 am ICT by IANS
London, March 31 (IANS) Pop star Shakira has fuelled rumours of her relationship status with Spanish footballer Gerard Pique by posting a romantic picture with him on micro-blogging site ... Read more...
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Shakira finally confirms romance with her ’sunshine’ Gerard Pique
March 30th, 2011 - 2:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 30 (ANI): Shakira has finally confirmed her romance with Spanish footballer Gerard Pique by tweeting a very couple-like photo with him.The romantic snap shows the smiling pair in front ... Read more...
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Tsunami may hit New Zealand following Japan quake
March 11th, 2011 - 4:34 pm ICT by IANS
Hamilton (New Zealand), March 11 (IANS) A tsunami may hit New Zealand following the 8.9 magnitude quake that struck Japan, nearly 8,800 km away, authorities said.Civil defence authorities have been ... Read more...
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Mamata promises ‘new sunshine’ in Bengal
March 9th, 2011 - 5:05 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 9 (IANS) Seemingly upbeat about the coming assembly elections, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday said West Bengal will see a "new sunshine"."Bengal will see a new sunshine ... Read more...
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Wet Sunday for Delhi, Monday to be dry (Lead)
February 20th, 2011 - 8:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Even though Sunday started on a sunny note for Delhi, rain and squalls hit the capital in the afternoon. No rain has been forecast for Monday.The city ... Read more...
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Pleasant weather for Republic Day forecast
January 25th, 2011 - 11:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The weatherman has forecast a pleasant warm day Wednesday with slight mist, which will be good news for those who head to Rajpath to watch the colourful ... Read more...
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Icy winds chill Delhi (Lead)
January 16th, 2011 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The residents of Delhi experienced a very chilly weekend with mild sunshine Sunday. The icy winds that blew throughout the day will continue for the week ahead, ... Read more...
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