Odisha talks halted as Maoists seize legislator (Intro Roundup)
March 24th, 2012 - 10:50 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Talks to secure the release of two Italians abducted 10 days ago by Maoists in Odisha were suspended Saturday after the rebels daringly kidnapped ... Read more...
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Odisha talks halted as Maoists seize legislator (Roundup)
March 24th, 2012 - 8:40 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Talks to secure the release of two Italians abducted 10 days ago by Maoists in Odisha were suspended Saturday after the rebels daringly kidnapped ... Read more...
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79 commandos in four choppers killed Osama bin Laden
May 3rd, 2011 - 1:11 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 3 (IANS) As many as 79 crack US commandos in four helicopters flew into Pakistan's Abbottabad city on a moonless night to take out Al Qaeda leader Osama ... Read more...
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Batcha’s death a setback for CBI in 2G probe
March 16th, 2011 - 7:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The sudden death of Sadiq Batcha, a close associate of former union communications minister Andinmuthu Raja, could be a setback to the CBI probing ... Read more...
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Celebration In Florida Shocked By The First Murder In Its History
December 3rd, 2010 - 7:10 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Dec 3, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The scenario in Disney's picture-perfect master-planned community in Central Florida named Celebration has changed and in its 14 year history the first murder has taken ... Read more...
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Taliban ‘commander’ negotiating peace with Afghan NATO chiefs was Pak ’shopkeeper’
November 24th, 2010 - 3:13 pm ICT by ANI
Kabul, Nov 24 (ANI): NATO chiefs in Afghanistan have been severely embarrassed after being let down by a Pakistani shopkeeper who disguised himself as a Taliban commander during secret peace negotiations, ... Read more...
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Kylie Minogue Faces Facebook Ban For Hugging Teddy Bear!
August 26th, 2010 - 7:57 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Aug 26, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Facebook has been making headlines these days for banning images that it considers racy or offensive. However, in another unexpected development the popular social networking ... Read more...
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Emmy Nominations Give Jay Leno A Miss This Year
July 9th, 2010 - 6:56 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
July 9, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Emmy nominations for this year have been announced and there are a number of surprises. It is not surprising that NBC has chosen to submit ... Read more...
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Dow Jones Index Takes Massive Plunge, Retail Investors Rake In Profits
May 7th, 2010 - 7:09 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
New York, May 7, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Yesterday was a shocking day for the New York stock market veterans. They witnessed the Dow Jones Industrial Average taking a massive downslide quickly ... Read more...
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Robin Hood 702: Sherwood Forest Folklore Hero Reincarnated
December 19th, 2009 - 7:16 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Dec.19, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Gambling is generally not associated with any noble cause. However, a mysterious man who prefers to call him Robin Hood 702 has proven that even gambling can ... Read more...
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Climate Change hijacks CHOGM 2009
November 29th, 2009 - 1:05 am ICT by ANI
By Smita PrakashPort of Spain, Nov.28 (ANI): The issue of climate change has literally hijacked the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) here, with every other global issue being put on ... Read more...
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NBC’s “Parenthood” Pushed Back Because Of Maura Tierney’s Illness
July 11th, 2009 - 7:21 pm ICT by GD
The NBC new fall drama series, "Parenthood" has been pushed back from its September 23 premiere date because one of the stars in the series is ill. The date has not yet ... Read more...
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Kamal Nath’s new portfolio takes industry by surprise
May 29th, 2009 - 1:17 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The decision to shift Kamal Nath out of the commerce ministry to be given charge of the road transport and highways portfolio was Thursday seen by ... Read more...
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Bal Thackeray severs ties with nephew Raj Thackeray
May 19th, 2009 - 2:50 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) In a not too unexpected development, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray late Monday severed all ties with his nephew Raj Thackeray, who had walked out of the ... Read more...
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Pre-Hispanic tribes in South America had BBQs and parties at cemeteries
December 6th, 2008 - 12:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 6 (ANI): A new archaeological study has indicated that some pre-Hispanic cultures in South America had elaborate celebrations at their cemeteries, complete with feasting and drinking grounds much like ... Read more...
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Kudos to Kobe’s snake jump
May 27th, 2008 - 11:18 pm ICT by David M N James
The snake jump made by Kobe Bryant has become a sensational in many basketball fans circles. Kobe is a famous basketball player who has been featured in many NBA profiles. He is ... Read more...
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Revision of Pakistan by-polls schedule raises eyebrows
April 20th, 2008 - 3:50 pm ICT by admin
Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) The Election Commission's unexpected move to revise the by-election schedule "continues to be discussed in political circles as this is a unique instance in the commission's history", a ... Read more...
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Aamir Khan makes peace with Big B
March 22nd, 2008 - 10:08 am ICT by admin
By Subhash K. Jha
Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) A Bollywood cold war ended when Aamir Khan dropped in for a chat with Amitabh Bachchan. The three-month-long standoff between the two was triggered when ... Read more...
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