Hyderabad MP urges northeast people to stay
August 17th, 2012 - 6:04 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 17 (IANS) Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi Friday assured people of the northeast region living in Hyderabad of protection and advised them not to leave the ... Read more...
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Uday Chopra launches ‘Yomics’ comic book label
July 25th, 2012 - 1:38 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Bollywood actor Uday Chopra is all set to launch a new label of comic books, "Yomics", based on Yash Raj movies like "Dhoom" and "Ek Tha ... Read more...
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FDI into South Africa soars
July 9th, 2012 - 10:59 pm ICT by IANS
Pretoria, July 9 (IANS) South Africa led the sub-region as foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into sub-Saharan Africa jumped by 25 percent in 2011, according to the 2012 World Investment ... Read more...
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Classy Super Kings defeat Daredevils to cruise into IPL final (Lead)
May 26th, 2012 - 1:12 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 25 (IANS) The Chennai Super Kings again underlined their class and batting prowess with opener Murali Vijay smashing a 58-ball 113 (15x, 4x6) as they drubbed a ... Read more...
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No policy paralysis in government, stresses Chidambaram (Lead)
January 12th, 2012 - 10:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Brushing away as "absurd and patently untenable" the view that a policy paralysis has gripped the government, Home Minister P. Chidambaram Thursday said that ... Read more...
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World Snooker: Indian hopes ride on Advani
November 27th, 2011 - 3:52 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Nov 27 (IANS) Indian eyes will be firmly on Pankaj Advani, who will be bidding to win his second title in the IBSF World snooker championship commencing at the ... Read more...
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Easy win for New Zealand against Kenya (Second Lead)
February 20th, 2011 - 2:19 pm ICT by IANS
By Anand Philar
Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) Minnows Kenya sank without a trace in the hallowed turf of the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium as New Zealand warmed up nicely for their ICC Cricket World ... Read more...
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Dutch MP James Sharpe resigns amid growing scandals
November 18th, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by BNO News
THE HAGUE (BNO NEWS) -- Fearing more scandals, Dutch Party for Freedom (PVV) politician James Sharpe surrendered his seat in parliament on early Thursday morning.The resignation comes amid a row of scandals ... Read more...
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Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan ‘alive and well’, claims NATO’s southern commander
November 11th, 2010 - 1:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov.11 (ANI): The Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan is "alive and well," and a true assessment of the progress made to neutralize the latter's threat can only be made in the ... Read more...
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India to discuss outsourcing curbs with Obama (Lead)
October 28th, 2010 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Oct 28 (IANS) The Indian government will discuss a host of issues, including the outsourcing curbs, with US President Barack Obama during his visit to India November 6-9, union Minister ... Read more...
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Devegowda demands dismissal of BJP Govt. in Karnataka
October 25th, 2010 - 4:10 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct. 25 (ANI): Former Prime Minister H.D. Devegowda on Monday called for the immediate dismissal of the B.S. Yeddyurappa-led BJP Government in Karnataka, accusing it of taking the practice of ... Read more...
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Usher’s ex-wife Tameka Foster calls his girlfriend names on Twitter
April 12th, 2010 - 9:40 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Apr 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Usher ex-wife Tameka Foster seemed to be still miffed about her divorce, and she indulged in name calling on the social networking and micro ... Read more...
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Usher’s Ex-wife Launches A Furious Outburst At Usher’s Current Girlfriend
April 12th, 2010 - 8:42 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
April 12, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): The ex-wife of the R & B superstar Usher, Tameka Foster, evidently resolved to utilize the path of a social networking site, Twitter, ... Read more...
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Babbar plans Rs.125 crore film on Maharaja Ranjit Singh
April 12th, 2010 - 2:22 pm ICT by IANS
By Alkesh Sharma
Chandigarh, April 12 (IANS) After making a television serial on Maharaja Ranjit Singh, actor-politician Raj Babbar is determined to fulfil his dream of making films on eminent Sikh rulers although ... Read more...
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Swiss Electorate Dismisses the Proposal Of Swiss Animal Lawyers
March 9th, 2010 - 9:04 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
Mar 9 (Pen Men At Work): A referendum was arranged in the nation of Switzerland on Sunday to determine whether or not animals can be defended in a court of law ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Youth come forward to educate Karnataka’s poor children
December 21st, 2009 - 10:47 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Dec 21 (IANS) Like any other teenagers, Anitha and her classmate Mamtha, both school students in India's tech hub Bangalore, dream to achieve ''big'' in life but are shackled by poverty. ... Read more...
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Haryana agriculture university gives tips to farmers
October 28th, 2009 - 12:09 am ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Oct 27 (IANS) Scientists of a Haryana agricultural university Tuesday recommended new varieties of wheat and gave tips to farmers to increase crop production in the state, officials said.
"Farmers should complete ... Read more...
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No hand in Goa blast: Sanatan Sanstha
October 19th, 2009 - 6:34 pm ICT by IANS
Panvel (Maharashtra), Oct 19 (IANS) The Sanatan Sanstha, a Hindu right-wing group, Monday categorically denied any involvement in last Friday's Goa blast in which two people were killed and claimed it was ... Read more...
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SatNav launches voice-based navigation service
April 8th, 2009 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, April 8 (IANS) GPS service provider SatNav Technologies Wednesday launched the country's first voice-based navigation direction service, SatGuide LCU.
"LCU, (Lost? Need Directions? Call Us!), is now available to all phone users ... Read more...
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Dhoni lauds bowlers for Hamilton victory
March 21st, 2009 - 8:18 pm ICT by IANS
Hamilton, March 21 (IANS) Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni Saturday praised his bowlers after the team's historic win over New Zealand in the first cricket Test here, saying they justified his ... Read more...
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Katich acknowledges that Steyn and Co. can be a handful
February 23rd, 2009 - 6:43 pm ICT by ANI
Johannesburg, Feb.23 (ANI): Australian opener Simon Katich has acknowledged that South Africas fast bowlers led by Dale Steyn can once again be too hot to handle in the forthcoming series, but ... Read more...
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Scientists close to finding the source of X-rays in lightning
July 16th, 2008 - 1:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 16 (ANI): Engineering researchers at University of Florida and Florida Institute of Technology have now come closer to discovering the source of X-rays emitted by lightning, in what may ... Read more...
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Untimely rains spell doom for farmers
April 5th, 2008 - 6:28 pm ICT by admin
By Ritu Sharma
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Ram Kishan Yadav, a 75-year-old farmer in the outskirts of the capital, looks worried as he scans the heavily overcast sky. His wheat crop, standing ... Read more...
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