Pile-up on Pune-Mumbai Expressway after freak accidents
June 9th, 2012 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) At least two dozen vehicles piled up one upon another after two freak accidents on the busy Pune-Mumbai Expressway Saturday evening, disrupting the weekend holiday ... Read more...
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US stocks tumble after March jobs report
April 10th, 2012 - 3:52 am ICT by IANS
New York, April 10 (IANS) US stocks tumbled Monday as investors came back from a weekend holiday and finally got a chance to react to Friday's jobs data, Xinhua reported.The ... Read more...
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Delhiites head for the hills for extra-long weekend
April 4th, 2012 - 7:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The capital's weekend travellers have packed their bags to flee the rising temperatures, work e-mails and Blackberry messages from bosses, thanks to two holidays lined ... Read more...
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Delhiites head for the hills for extra-long weekend
April 4th, 2012 - 7:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The capital's weekend travellers have packed their bags to flee the rising temperatures, work e-mails and Blackberry messages from bosses, thanks to two holidays lined ... Read more...
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Bill Gates wishes Murthy as he retires from Infosys
August 20th, 2011 - 1:25 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Aug 19 (IANS) India's iconic figure N.R. Narayana Murthy was wished by Microsoft founder Bill Gates late Friday as he retired from Infosys Ltd that he co-founded three decades ... Read more...
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Cynicism, indifference trails PM’s I-Day speech
August 15th, 2011 - 5:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) It was another laidback national holiday for most Indians, with not many bothering to switch on their TV to listen to what Prime Minister ... Read more...
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GPS, electronic meters to make cabs tourist friendly in Goa
July 13th, 2011 - 6:22 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, July 13 (IANS) In a move to effectively book Goa's erring cabbies and to make sure tourists have a trouble-free time, the state tourism department is planning to equip ... Read more...
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Mamata in office on weekend too
May 21st, 2011 - 11:58 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 21 (IANS) After working well past midnight on her first day in office Friday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee skipped her weekend holiday, spending a hectic ... Read more...
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UN chief condemns attack on Afghan UN office
October 24th, 2010 - 7:32 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, Oct 24 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the suicide attack on a UN office in Afghanistan's Herat province.Saturday's attack did not disrupt UN activities in Herat and ... Read more...
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Obama to visit Golden Temple, college in Amritsar
October 15th, 2010 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
Amritsar, Oct 15 (IANS) When US President Barack Obama lands in India next month, his itinerary will include a visit to the Golden Temple here, the holiest Sikh shrine. This is ... Read more...
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Will Boss Engira Bhaskaran beat Naan Mahaan Alla?
September 14th, 2010 - 3:00 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 14, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Karthi starrer Naan Mahaan Alla has been swaying at its best in box office and nearly after three weeks, the film spanned good profit at box ... Read more...
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“Real Housewives” Star Alexis Bellino’s Children Saved In Pool Accident
July 7th, 2010 - 7:26 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
July 7, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Alexis Bellino, who is best known for her appearance on the Bravo reality show "Real Housewives of Orange County" was able to avert a major disaster ... Read more...
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British Airways Trys To Get Things Back To Normal After Three-Day Strike
March 23rd, 2010 - 8:49 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
London, United Kingdom, March 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) As the three day strike called by British Airways cabin crew came to an end on Monday both the parties claimed their own ... Read more...
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Violence in Punjab, Haryana after fresh case against Dera chief (Lead)
February 28th, 2010 - 12:08 am ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Feb 27 (IANS) Violence erupted in different parts of Punjab and Haryana Saturday evening as scores of supporters of the controversial Dera Sacha Sauda sect protested against the registration of another ... Read more...
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Valentine’s Day Romantic Getaways
January 31st, 2010 - 9:03 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
By Angela Kaye Mason
Jan 31 (THAINDIAN NEWS) In my search for Unique and affordable Valentine gifts, I mentioned that with the economy as slow as it is, and everyone hurting for ... Read more...
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Snowfall eludes tourists in Himachal
January 24th, 2009 - 6:55 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Jan 24 (IANS) Balmy days and relatively high night temperatures in the hills of Himachal Pradesh have once again dashed hopes of thousands of tourists visiting the state to see snowfall.According ... Read more...
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Himachal hotels gearing up for weekend tourists
January 21st, 2009 - 4:48 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Jan 21 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh hospitality industry is gearing up to welcome tourists during the extended weekend holiday bonanza commencing Jan 24.According to tourism industry representatives, information centres and hotels ... Read more...
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Saina relieved after MEA clears passport hurdle
December 13th, 2008 - 3:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) India's top shuttler Saina Nehwal has finally got her passport that will ensure her participation in the prestigious Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Super Series Masters Final ... Read more...
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‘Freedom is all about moving and expressing freely’
August 15th, 2008 - 5:21 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Aug 15 (IANS) The 62nd Independence Day celebrations Friday augured well for Bangaloreans to exorcise the dreadful memories of the serial blasts that rocked India's IT hub three weeks ago on ... Read more...
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Fire breaks out in RBI building in Delhi
August 10th, 2008 - 9:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) A fire broke out on the first floor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) building in the heart of the capital Sunday evening, an official said. ... Read more...
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Canadian dollar falls to lowest level in 11 months
August 6th, 2008 - 11:40 am ICT by IANS
Toronto, Aug 6 (IANS) The Canadian dollar fell to its lowest level against the US dollar Tuesday since September, closing at 95.98 US cents. At Friday's close, it stood at 97.66 US ... Read more...
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