Chhattisgarh Police face another charge of custodial death
February 20th, 2012 - 4:00 pm ICT by IANS
Raipur, Feb 20 (IANS) A 25-year-old man who died in police custody here was a victim of excessive torture, his father alleged Monday and sought an independent probe. Chhattisgarh Police, ... Read more...
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Man jumps off Metro overpass in China
February 6th, 2012 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 6 (IANS) A man in China stunned many people Monday when he jumped off a Metro station overpass amid rain, following a quarrel with his girlfriend, but soon ... Read more...
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Beheaded body found in Pakistan
January 31st, 2012 - 10:59 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 31 (IANS) A beheaded and decomposed body of a young man, who was tortured before death, was found Tuesday in Pakistan's Punjab province.The body was found along with ... Read more...
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Assam constable runs 156 km barefoot
January 31st, 2012 - 10:11 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati, Jan 31 (IANS) A constable from Assam Police ran an incredible 156.2 km barefoot in just 24 hours, and is set to enter the Guinness Book of World Records.Abhijit ... Read more...
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Jeremy Irvine’s riding woes for ‘War Horse’ (With Images)
January 24th, 2012 - 8:27 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Jan 24 (IANS) British actor Jeremy Irvine had learnt horse riding, but he had to take lessons all over again to perfect it for his role in "War ... Read more...
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Why have I been such an idiot, wonders Annu Kapoor (With Images)
January 24th, 2012 - 6:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) After spending over three decades in the film industry and working in more than 60 films, actor Annu Kapoor feels he could have been wiser, ... Read more...
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Actress Denise Darcel dies
January 10th, 2012 - 8:05 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Paris, Jan 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) French actress Denise Darcel has died at the age of 87. Her death comes just weeks after one of her sons died in Los Angeles. Darcel is ... Read more...
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Sharon Stone spotted with young man
January 8th, 2012 - 5:35 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Jan 8 (IANS) Actress Sharon Stone, who looks much younger than her age, was spotted with a young man in California.While the 53-year-old star was dressed perfectly in ... Read more...
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Three held for killing Russian Santa Claus
January 3rd, 2012 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Jan 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Three students were arrested in Tajikistan Tuesday on suspicion of murdering a young man dressed as Father Frost -- or the Russian equivalent of Santa ... Read more...
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No art and culture without cinema, says Kashmiri filmmaker
December 29th, 2011 - 5:02 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Dec 29 (IANS) Young Kashmiri filmmaker Ali Emran Kureshi, who premiered his digital feature film "Khudi" here, strongly advocates the cause of cinema in the valley."If we have art ... Read more...
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BBC preparing for Blair’s death?
December 27th, 2011 - 10:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 27 (IANS) Even as former British prime minister Tony Blair is aged just 58, the BBC has started filming his obituary!The "ghoulish" decision to ask former cabinet colleagues ... Read more...
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Barefoot Bandit’ jailed for 7 years
December 20th, 2011 - 12:28 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Seattle, Dec 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The notorious “Barefoot Bandit” has been jailed for series of robberies. The judge handed the 20-year-old suspect more than a seven-year jail term which he will serve ... Read more...
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Youth beaten by miscreants dies in Srinagar
December 14th, 2011 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, December 14 (IANS) High tension gripped the old city areas of Srinagar Wednesday evening as the news spread about the death of a local young man beaten by some ... Read more...
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Sharad Pawar protects the corrupt: Hazare
December 6th, 2011 - 11:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Social activist Anna Hazare Tuesday accused Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar of protecting corrupt people who will have to be tried for graft once the ... Read more...
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Jennifer’s dad praises ‘charming’ Justin
December 6th, 2011 - 2:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 6 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Aniston's dad has praised her boyfriend Justin Theroux as a "charming young man".The 42-year-old has been dating Justin, 40, since early this year."He's ... Read more...
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This lawyer’s fee - eye donation pledge
October 31st, 2011 - 11:40 am ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Oct 31 (IANS) Consulting this lawyer means supporting a social cause. For, he makes clients "pay" a portion of his "charges" by signing an eye donation pledge.Rajendra Gupta, 56, ... Read more...
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Northeastern girl molested in Delhi, two detained
October 18th, 2011 - 12:19 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman from Manipur was molested in the national capital when she went to a phone booth to make a call Sunday night, police ... Read more...
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Chained for 12 years, mentally ill awaits help
October 16th, 2011 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
Hanumangarh (Rajasthan), Oct 16 (IANS) He lost his mental balance at the age of 13 after his best friend died in front of him. For the next 12 years, Gangajal ... Read more...
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Winstone quits drinking
October 16th, 2011 - 9:19 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 16 (IANS) Hollywood actor Ray Winstone has quit partying especially when he shoots movies because his on-set hangovers are unbearable.The "Departed" star loved indulging in late-night drinking sessions ... Read more...
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Penelope Cruz back in Rome for film shoot
October 12th, 2011 - 11:39 am ICT by IANS
Rome, Oct 12 (IANS/EFE) Penelope Cruz returned to Rome to continue filming the Sergio Castellito movie "Venuto al Mondo" that started production in September on location in Sarajevo and Croatia, ... Read more...
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Man thrown out of Kejriwal rally for asking questions
October 9th, 2011 - 3:01 pm ICT by IANS
Hisar (Haryana), Oct 9 (IANS) A young man was pushed out of a public meeting Saturday night addressed by activist Arvind Kejriwal after he asked him why Team Anna was ... Read more...
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Youth who made girl drink poison surrenders (Lead)
September 27th, 2011 - 10:56 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, Sep 27 (IANS) A young man who forced a Class 10 girl to drink poison at gunpoint Tuesday surrendered to police. Miraculously, the girl survived.Mannu, a computer operator in ... Read more...
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Birthday wishes for Dev Anand from B-Town
September 26th, 2011 - 8:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Some find him inspirational, some say he is the most passionate actor! Bollywood celebrities like Anupam Kher, Subhash Ghai and Riteish Deshmukh tweeted birthday ... Read more...
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X Factor Season Premiere: Dillon Goes Insane
September 23rd, 2011 - 3:22 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Sep 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The second night of the X Factor Season Premiere aired on Fox last night. Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, LA Reid and Nicole Scherzinger were the judges as contestants ... Read more...
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Man, woman killed over video in Pakistan
September 9th, 2011 - 1:33 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 9 (IANS) A young man and a woman were gunned down over the woman's video that was shot with a mobile phone in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.The video ... Read more...
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Blast victims pour in at Delhi hospital
September 7th, 2011 - 3:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Helpless cries of people filled the corridors of the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital here Wednesday as victims of the blast outside the Delhi High Court ... Read more...
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French fan flies down to Kolkata, but misses Messi
August 31st, 2011 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IANS) The 24-year-old with his lean but tight frame can be easily mistaken for a skilful footballer. But in fact, the smiling Frenchman has flown down ... Read more...
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I don’t think anyone can compete with me: SRK
August 31st, 2011 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) He isn't the Bollywood Badshah for nothing! Superstar Shah Rukh Khan not just believes he is the best, he is confident that no one ... Read more...
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Bleak future for Test cricket: Holding
August 28th, 2011 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
Wellington, Aug 28 (IANS) Former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding feels Test cricket will become "insignificant" in five years time and cited the ever-gaining popularity of the Twenty20 format ... Read more...
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Bolt makes retaining titles a priority ahead of World Championships
August 22nd, 2011 - 1:21 pm ICT by IANS
Daegu (South Korea), Aug 22 (IANS/CMC) Olympic and World sprint king Usain Bolt says all he needs is a decent start, and he would achieve his ultimate goal of defending his ... Read more...
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Poke sharks in eyes if attacked: Russian officials
August 19th, 2011 - 11:12 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The best way to defend yourself from a shark attack is to poke them in the eyes and gills, Russian emergency officials have warned swimmers."If ... Read more...
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Pakistani soldier sentenced to death for killing unarmed young man
August 13th, 2011 - 1:35 am ICT by BNO News
KARACHI (BNO NEWS) -- A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Friday sentenced to death a soldier who shot dead an unarmed teenager in the southern city of Karachi in early June, the Express ... Read more...
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British PM cuts short holiday over London riots
August 9th, 2011 - 11:11 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 9 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron has cut short his family holiday and is returning to London to coordinate efforts to fight riots there, the premier's ... Read more...
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Immigrant found hiding in sports bag in Spain
August 4th, 2011 - 11:33 am ICT by IANS
Melilla (Spain), Aug 4 (IANS/EFE) Authorities have discovered inside a sports bag a Moroccan youth who was trying to illegally get to Barcelona in the trunk of a relative's vehicle.The ... Read more...
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Missing youth’s mutilated body found
July 31st, 2011 - 11:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The body of a youth, missing since saturday, was found chopped in four pieces, near a railway station in south Delhi Sunday, police said.The young ... Read more...
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