President greets nation on Onam
August 28th, 2012 - 2:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Onam, Kerala's harvest festival."On the joyous occasion of Onam, I offer my warm ... Read more...
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Designers recreate yesteryear, spiritual charm on ramp
August 4th, 2012 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) The fashion of the retro era; a collection inspired by virtues of spirituality; and an ode to modern women - the second day of Lakme Fashion ... Read more...
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It’s crime to say man has no balls: Italian apex court
August 2nd, 2012 - 5:00 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 2 (IANS) Italy's supreme court has ruled that it is a criminal offence to tell a man he has "no balls" because it hurts male pride.In a case ... Read more...
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China wants its people to do good
March 3rd, 2012 - 5:02 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 3 (IANS) China has launched a campaign to promote the virtues of Lei Feng, a soldier in the 1960s who spent time and money to help the needy.Authorities ... Read more...
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Sabarimala: Pilgrims discover Q-coupon booking virtues
November 19th, 2011 - 4:04 pm ICT by IANS
Sabarimala, Nov 19 (IANS) Every year, Krishna Kumar used to spend a minimum of five hours in the queue to enter the sanctum sanctorum of the Sabarimala temple here. But ... Read more...
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Russia allocates $19 mn more for sports infrastructure
November 16th, 2011 - 7:18 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Nov 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia has set aside an extra $19 million for upgrades to the country's sports infrastructure over the next three years.Russia is overhauling its dilapidated Soviet-era ... Read more...
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President, PM, Sonia greet nation on Eid
November 6th, 2011 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi Sunday greeted the nation on the eve of ... Read more...
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Clerics in UAE call for austere life
August 4th, 2011 - 1:18 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Aug 3 (IANS/WAM) Religious scholars in UAE have called on worshippers to abstain from extravagance and be contented with what they have.During their sermons in mosques, the clerics ... Read more...
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Malayalam IPTV channel launched for expatriates
May 11th, 2011 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, May 11 (IANS) BVJS Communications Wednesday announced the launch of Malayalam IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) for non-resident Keralites (NRKs).The new IPTV will distribute most of the Malayalam channels from ... Read more...
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Indians in Qatar make film on how to treat parents
March 23rd, 2011 - 5:00 pm ICT by IANS
Doha (Qatar), March 23 (IANS) The Indian community from the state of Kerala residing in Qatar will release a movie about the importance of supporting one's parents in their old ... Read more...
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Qatar Keralites to release film on elderly
March 23rd, 2011 - 1:17 pm ICT by ANI
Doha, Mar.23 (ANI): The expatriate Keralite community in Qatar will release a short film on elderly people for the Qatari audience.The film entitled Nanama Niranja Umma, meaning 'Virtues of a Mother', is ... Read more...
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US Army incorporates yoga in training
March 7th, 2011 - 10:27 am ICT by IANS
Washington, March 7 (IANS) The US Army has introduced yoga for the first time in its physical fitness regimen.The changes in its "combat readiness test" are being made as part ... Read more...
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Saudi Arabia needs public cinemas, says Riyadh mayor
February 21st, 2011 - 10:13 am ICT by IANS
Riyadh, Feb 21 (IANS) Public cinema houses, which are banned in Saudi Arabia, have got themselves an unlikely supporter. The mayor of Riyadh has said cinemas can be monitored by the government ... Read more...
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Lady Gaga was taught about sex with wooden penis
February 19th, 2011 - 1:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 19 (ANI): Lady Gaga has revealed that she was taught about sex with a wooden penis.The 24-year-old singer - who attended a strict Catholic girls' school in her teens - ... Read more...
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Lok Sabha speaker greets nation on Christmas eve
December 24th, 2010 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar greeted the nation on Christmas eve Friday, saying that the festive occasion should make people more compassionate towards those who are ... Read more...
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US President Barack Obama Praises “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” Repeal
December 19th, 2010 - 8:20 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Dec 19, (THAINDIAN NEWS) It was a historic moment for US as the Senate voted on Saturday to abolish the ban on lesbians and gays in US military which is ... Read more...
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Gatting confident of England Ashes victory
November 23rd, 2010 - 3:06 pm ICT by ANI
London/Brisbane, Nov.23 (ANI): If England refuses to be daunted by life at the Gabba and avoids a meltdown like the one displayed by fast bowler Steve Harmison in 2006-07, it can win ... Read more...
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Haripriya Is All Praises For Her Co-Star Arjun
November 9th, 2010 - 1:15 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 9, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The simplicity of Arjun is unparalleled, feels actress Haripriya. She was in fact, referring to her co star in the film ‘Vallakkottai’. His friendliness and amicability ... Read more...
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Nomadic look in vogue at WIFW
October 27th, 2010 - 8:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Designer Charu Parasher's collection on the final day of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) saw modern divas transforming into free spirited nomadic women.The show started ... Read more...
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England can kiss Ashes goodbye if they don’t tighten technique: Boycott
August 24th, 2010 - 12:48 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Aug.24 (ANI): Former opener Geoffrey Boycott has said England can kiss the Ashes Down Under goodbye if they continue to put up a batting performance like they did against Pakistan at ... Read more...
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Cover Of Sarah Palin’s New Book Revealed On Thursday
August 2nd, 2010 - 7:55 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
August 2, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Publishers HarperCollins has now revealed the new book cover for Sarah Palin’s work titled ‘America By Heart: Reflections On Family, Faith and Flag’. ... Read more...
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Sarah Palin to release new book titled ‘America by Heart’ in November
July 31st, 2010 - 12:58 pm ICT by ANI
New York, July 31 (ANI): Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin is set to release a new book - 'America by Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith and Flag' - in November.Palin's publisher, ... Read more...
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Church blasts the gay priests who are leading a double life
July 26th, 2010 - 8:47 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Rome, July 26 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Vatican is still mad about the sex abuse charges leveled against its priests and has also blasted gay priests who pretended to be celibate and ... Read more...
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One-touch play is our strength: Iniesta
June 23rd, 2010 - 9:56 pm ICT by IANS
Potchefstroom, South Africa, June 23 (DPA) Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta stressed Wednesday his confidence in the beautiful one-touch playing style that led Spain to Euro 2008 success.
"One-touch play is what suits us, ... Read more...
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What Fathers’ Day Means To SRK?
June 18th, 2010 - 8:21 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 18, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The third Sunday of June is marked as "Fathers' Day' and is celebrated all over the world. Why celebrate a fathers' day? A man ... Read more...
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Ode To Katrina’ Inspires Poem For Farhan’s Film
June 17th, 2010 - 12:03 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 17, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): A couplet written by a fan in celebration of Katrina Kaif's beauty and virtues has ... Read more...
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North Korean drink multiplies brain cells
June 7th, 2010 - 7:41 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
North Korean news agencies have advertised an anti oxidant drink that they claim multiplies the brain cells.The drink is made from more than 30 species of plants, and the manufacturers say ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama visits Kashmir
June 5th, 2010 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, June 5 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama visited a Buddhist hamlet in Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir Saturday and gave a clarion call for peace and unity among ... Read more...
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Three years on, Mayawati counts virtues of BSP rule
May 13th, 2010 - 6:48 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, May 13 (IANS) Not more than one percent of the state's budget had been spent on memorials to Dalit icons, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati said Thursday, adding that three ... Read more...
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Dorell Wright Apologises For His Photos On Internet
March 30th, 2010 - 8:07 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Mar 30, (THAINDIAN NEWS) It seems that the year 2010 has started with a bad note for Dorell Wright. He was suspended by the team after being arrested by the ... Read more...
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President Barack Obama Appears In Rare FOX News Interview To Support Health Care Reform
March 20th, 2010 - 8:56 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Mar 20, (THAINDIAN NEWS) United States President Barack Obama appeared in an interview with Bret Baier on Fox News on Wednesday to gather last minute support for the health care ... Read more...
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Santosh Desai documents changing Indian middle class in book
February 28th, 2010 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The love affair of the Indian middle class with modernism "took wing with stainless steel", says leading social commentator Santosh Desai in his new book "Mother Pious ... Read more...
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Shahid Kapoor on spiritual quest before next film
February 26th, 2010 - 9:16 am ICT by IANS
By Subhash K. Jha
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) A sudden change in work schedule made Shahid Kapoor a nervous wreck last month. A timely visit to his father Pankaj Kapoor's spiritual guru in ... Read more...
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Traumatized Shahid Kapoor seeks respite in spirituality
February 23rd, 2010 - 5:48 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
February 23, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Last month Shahid Kapoor turned into a nervous wreck. And his condition has to do with the sudden change in his work schedules.Having finished all his ... Read more...
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Bansal gives prizes for 22nd national youth parliament competition
February 5th, 2010 - 8:11 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 5(ANI): Parliamentary Affairs and Water Resources Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Friday presented the Running Parliamentary Shield and Trophy to Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom, Kerala at national level in the ... Read more...
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