Drizzle, mild snow in Himachal hills
June 2nd, 2012 - 8:25 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla/Manali, June 2 (IANS) The mercury continued to remain abnormally high across Himachal Pradesh Saturday, recording temperatures two to six degrees above normal, despite drizzle and mild snowfall in some ... Read more...
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Rain gods play spoilsport with Bangalore fans
April 26th, 2012 - 1:12 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, April 25 (IANS) The much awaited tie between hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL-V) T-20 at the Chinnaswamy stadium ... Read more...
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Petrol prices lowered by Rs.1.85 per litre
November 15th, 2011 - 9:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) India's fuel retailers Tuesday cut petrol prices by Rs.1.85 per litre, excluding state taxes and levies, which should make its price cheaper by Rs.2.22 per ... Read more...
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Fardeen relieved and grateful at court verdict
October 7th, 2011 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Bollywood actor Fardeen Khan and his family are deeply gratified by the court's decision to try him for only attempting to buy cocaine, dropping the ... Read more...
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Relief from unwanted bulk SMSs in six weeks: Sibal
August 19th, 2011 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) In welcome relief for millions of mobile subscribers from the menace of unwanted bulk SMSs, Communications Minister Kapil Sibal Friday said the do not disturb ... Read more...
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Heavy rains lash Agra
July 28th, 2011 - 11:13 am ICT by IANS
Agra, July 28 (IANS) Early risers in Agra were in for a pleasant surprise as thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rains greeted them Thursday morning.The rains, which lasted around 30 minutes, ... Read more...
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Heavy rains lash Delhi; flooded roads cause jams (Lead)
July 26th, 2011 - 5:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Heavy rains lashed parts of the capital Tuesday afternoon bringing welcome relief from the muggy weather but also caused water-logging and traffic jams on some ... Read more...
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Hindu organisations meet July 12 on Kerala temple treasure
July 8th, 2011 - 10:16 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, July 8 (IANS) Representatives of 90 Hindu organisations are to meet here July 12 to decide their stand on the discovery of the treasure worth an estimated Rs.1 ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Heavy rains lash Chandigarh, surrounding areas
June 18th, 2011 - 1:46 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, June 18 (IANS) Intermittent spells of moderate to heavy rain Saturday morning, accompanied by strong winds and thunder, brought welcome relief from summer heat to Chandigarh and its surrounding ... Read more...
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Pleasant Sunday morn for Delhi, rains expected
May 22nd, 2011 - 2:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The capital woke up to a bright and pleasant morning Sunday, a day after heavy showers brought the mercury down. The minimum temperature settled five ... Read more...
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Delhi enjoys pleasant weather, more rain likely (Lead)
May 21st, 2011 - 10:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) In a welcome relief from the sweltering heat of the past days, Delhiites Saturday enjoyed a pleasant and breezy day with rain in the morning ... Read more...
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Pleasant Saturday for Delhi
May 21st, 2011 - 12:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) In a welcome relief from the sweltering heat of the past days, Delhiites woke up to a cloudy sky and light rain Saturday morning. The ... Read more...
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Drizzle brings relief to sizzling Agra
May 10th, 2011 - 5:44 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, May 10 (IANS) After the day temperature shot up to 44 degrees Celsius Monday and Tuesday forenoon, a dust storm accompanied by a slight drizzle brought welcome relief -- ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Quirks of fate boost Manmohan’s standing (Comment)
April 2nd, 2011 - 1:33 pm ICT by IANS
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's decision to invite his counterpart in Pakistan, Yousuf Raza Gilani, to watch the India-Pakistan cricket match in the World Cup semifinal in Chandigarh may prove to ... Read more...
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Sun shines bright on Kashmir after rain, snow
February 8th, 2011 - 1:50 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Feb 8 (IANS) Bright sunshine greeted the Kashmir Valley Tuesday after two days of incessant rains and snow. Dry weather is expected here for now."The western disturbance active over Kashmir has ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Pills for multiple sclerosis to be available soon
January 23rd, 2011 - 6:21 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 23 (IANS) A pill for multiple sclerosis (MS) could be available after regulators agree to grant a licence.MS is the most common disabling neurological condition, affecting almost 100,000 Britons. Every ... Read more...
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Injured Bollinger remains in contention for second Test against India
October 7th, 2010 - 3:38 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Oct 7 (ANI): Injured Australian pacer Doug Bollinger remains in contention to take part in the second Test against India after scans revealed that he suffered only a very minor ... Read more...
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Wachovia Alters Banking Policies, Raises Fees
September 4th, 2010 - 11:01 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Sep 4, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The US residents swear by the usefulness of the Wachovia Online Banking system. In fact it is rated as one of the most dependable banking systems ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
2 Month Reprieve For RIM’s BlackBerry In India
August 31st, 2010 - 7:42 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
India, Aug 31, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Research in Motion the company which manufactures Blackberry smart phones can relax for now as the government in India has given it a reprieve for ... Read more...
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Sun shines in Delhi but rains not far away
July 7th, 2010 - 12:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) It was a sunny morning in Delhi Wednesday after two days of heavy showers. However, weather officials forecast thundershowers towards the evening.
Delhi recorded a minimum ... Read more...
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Why Bollywood loves the Mumbai monsoon
July 1st, 2010 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) For some it spells romance, some see it as a sign of prosperity and some enjoy long drives on a rainy day - Bollywood celebrities like actress ... Read more...
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Light showers in parts of Delhi (Lead)
May 29th, 2010 - 10:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Some parts of the national capital experienced light showers Saturday evening, bringing relief from the heat wave sweeping the city.
The showers were all the more welcome ... Read more...
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Rain in Himachal brings cheer to tourists
May 28th, 2010 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, May 28 (IANS) Widespread rain in Himachal Pradesh Friday brought cheer to tourists who have thronged the hill stations to escape the heat wave in the northern plains.
Most of the ... Read more...
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Alec Baldwin Set To Entertain Audience At ‘SNL’ Finale
May 7th, 2010 - 7:13 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Los Angeles, May 7, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Alec Baldwin will appear as the host for the popular television show "Saturday Night Live" on the 15th of May celebrating the final episode ... Read more...
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‘Ullasa Uthsaha’ - an enjoyable movie for family audience (Kannada Movie Review)
May 2nd, 2010 - 3:44 pm ICT by IANS
By V.S. Rajapur
Film: "Ullasa Uthsaha"; Cast: Ganesh, Yami Gautham, Rangayana Raghu, Sharan and others; Director: Devaraj Palan; Producer: Thyagaraju; Music Director: G.V. Prakash Kumar; Rating: ***Ganesh has been lucky with romantic comedies ... Read more...
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Kolkata records coldest Dec 28 in last five years
December 28th, 2009 - 11:32 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 28 (IANS) Kolkata recorded the season's coldest day Monday with the mercury plummeting to 10.8 degrees Celsius, the lowest temperature on this day in the last five years.
The minimum temperature ... Read more...
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Rains bring cheer to Delhi Sunday
August 30th, 2009 - 12:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Delhiites woke up Sunday to heavy rains lashing the national capital bringing welcome relief with a dip in temperature. The weatherman said more heavy thundershowers are expected ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
DULHA MIL GAYA- The only major release of Shah Rukh this year
August 21st, 2009 - 4:22 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
By Joginder Tuteja
With Karan Johar formally announcing that his most ambitious venture till date, MY NAME IS KHAN is now moving to 2010, DULHA MIL GAYA would now be the only Shah ... Read more...
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Rains hit Mumbai with full force - flights, trains delayed
June 26th, 2009 - 2:20 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) The rains finally kept their long delayed date with Mumbai Friday as they lashed the city and surroundings in full force, bringing welcome relief from the scorching heat.
Along ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Advice for Obama: Visit India for ‘Jai Ho’ US policy
June 12th, 2009 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 12 (IANS) The head of a Washington think tank has some unusual advice for President Barack Obama: visit India and see why 'Jai Ho' should be the key words ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Statement by President Obama on the rescue of Captain Phillips
April 13th, 2009 - 2:34 am ICT by admin
Washington, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- President Obama released the following statement on the release of Captain Phillips."I am very pleased that Captain Phillips has been rescued and is safely on board ... Read more...
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Capital cool after light drizzle
March 20th, 2009 - 11:42 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The eve of the spring equinox brought welcome relief from the fast-advancing summer to residents of the capital Friday. A light drizzle from the dark clouds ... Read more...
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Melinda Messenger claims Dancing On Ice saved her marriage
February 14th, 2009 - 6:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 14 (ANI): Brit television presenter Melinda Messenger has revealed that taking part in Dancing On Ice has helped save her marriage from coming to an end.
According to TV Biz, ... Read more...
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Oz couple to marry in the nude as part of radio stunt!
February 12th, 2009 - 6:23 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 12 (ANI): A couple will be tying the knot in the nude as part of B105''s Naked Wedding competition.Ellie Barton and Phil Hendicott will finally bare all when the ... Read more...
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Zimbabwean soldiers being fed elephant meat
January 10th, 2009 - 1:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 10 (ANI): A wildlife campaigner has told the BBC News that Zimbabwean soldiers are being given elephant meat for their rations.Jonny Rodrigues, from the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force, said ... Read more...
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