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French is my language of liberty: Shumona Sinha
India | Feb 09, 2015, 12:44 PM ISTKolkata: Bengali-origin French author Shumona Sinha dreamt of being a writer since childhood but never knew that it would be in France, the ‘Land of Romance' where her dream would turn into a reality.Shumona, a
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Mumbaikars single largest group among Indians to visit Paris
India | Feb 07, 2015, 08:37 AM ISTNew Delhi: Despite last month's terror attack on a French magazine house, the craze of Mumbaikars' to visit Paris has not faded away. In fact, Mumbaikars have emerged as the single-largest group in the country
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Dutch fashion designer Frans Molenaar is dead
Hollywood | Jan 13, 2015, 07:05 AM ISTThe Hague: Acclaimed Dutch couturier Frans Molenaar passed away at the age of 74, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported Monday.Molenaar broke a metatarsal and several ribs in a fall down the stairs last month. His
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Charlie Hebdo attack: Cop killed on pavement identified as Ahmed Merabet
World | Jan 09, 2015, 09:18 AM ISTParis: The last of the 12 victims slain in the terror attack on the French newspaper Charlie Hebdo was a police officer _ the son of immigrants from mainly Muslim North Africa _ who was
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Worth 1,000 words: Cartoonists draw for slain colleagues
World | Jan 08, 2015, 08:03 AM ISTParis: As if to prove that pens are mightier than swords, cartoonists around the world reacted to the cold-bloodied assassination of their colleagues at French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo as only they can: with powerful
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GSAT-16 rescheduled for launch tomorrow
India | Dec 05, 2014, 10:27 PM ISTBengaluru: India's latest communication satellite GSAT-16 will be launched early tomorrow from Kourou in French Guiana after it was deferred due to inclement weather at the launch base, ISRO said today. “Launch is rescheduled on
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Beyonce and Jay Z plan French pregnancy?
Hollywood | Nov 09, 2014, 04:17 PM ISTLos Angeles: Singer Beyonce Knowles and husband-rapper Jay Z are reportedly planning to try for another baby during a gap year in France.The power couple are reportedly planning to buy a property in France where
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French sweep medals in skicross at Sochi Games
Other Sports | Feb 20, 2014, 05:41 PM ISTKrasnaya Polyana, Russia: Jean Frederic Chapuis led a French sweep of Olympic skicross, taking gold while Arnaud Bovolenta won silver and Jonathan Midol captured bronze. The three quickly bolted ahead of the fourth finalist in
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Police: Man holed up in French community center
World | Jul 17, 2013, 03:41 PM ISTParis, Jul 17: Police say that a man is holed up in a community center in Versailles, outside Paris, and may have explosives with him. He initially took one woman hostage but is now alone.Thierry
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French president demands any US spying cease now
World | Jul 01, 2013, 06:40 PM ISTParis, Jul 1: French President Francois Hollande is demanding that the United States immediately stop its alleged eavesdropping of the European Union.According to weekend reports, U.S. intelligence agencies have bugged EU offices in three cities.Hollande
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French honour for Anurag Kashyap
Bollywood | May 17, 2013, 10:09 PM ISTNew Delhi, May 17: Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap will be conferred with the French honour Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters for his efforts in the promotion of Indian cinema across the globe.India is
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Celebrate this Valentine with 'Love Chandeliers'
Lifestyle | Feb 01, 2013, 06:36 AM ISTNew Delhi: French chandelier designer Regis Mathieu has exclusively designed an art deco piece for the Indian market under his luxury lighting brand Mathieu Lustrerie. The design is a special offering to celebrate Valentine's Day.The
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French experts to help restore 250 heritage structures in Pune
India | Jan 12, 2013, 12:01 PM ISTPune, Jan 12: French experts are being roped in by Pune civic body to restore about 250 heritage structures in the city.A decision to this effect was recently taken at the conclusion of a seminar
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'One in five French people don't shower daily'
World | Oct 24, 2012, 10:27 PM ISTLondon, Oct 24: A study into French washing habits found that one in five do not shower every day, and one in 29 people only take a shower once a week.Hand washing, too, is "not
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'French first lady three-timed hubby with president'
World | Oct 12, 2012, 08:56 AM ISTLondon, Oct 12: French First Lady Valerie Trierweiler had been the shared mistress of Francois Hollande, now the country's Socialist president, and a married conservative minister, Patrick Devedjian, the Daily Mail reported Thursday.Not only that,
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Ebrahim Alkazi awarded top French honour
Bollywood | Sep 29, 2012, 02:42 PM ISTNew Delhi, Sep 29: Ebrahim Alkazi, the grand old man of Indian theatre has been conferred France's highest cultural award for his contribution in nurturing and presenting modern theatre in India and preserving the treasures
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'Special Forces' - a French cinema with global ambitions
Hollywood | Sep 16, 2012, 12:57 PM ISTLondon, Sep 16: "Special Forces; Cast: Diane Kruger, Djimon Hounsou, Benoit Magimel; Director: Stephane Rybojad; Rating: 3/5Propaganda films come in many shapes and sizes and for many issues. Some, like the one about Prophet Mohammed
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Blast in French-controlled Afghan town kills six
World | Jun 18, 2012, 06:39 PM ISTKabul, Jun 18: An improvised bomb killed four police and two civilians today in an Afghan town where hundreds of French troops have been deployed to fight Taliban rebels as part of the NATO mission,
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Stosur, Kuznetsova reach 2nd round at French Open
Tennis | May 28, 2012, 06:52 PM ISTParis, May 28: Major champions Sam Stosur and Svetlana Kuznetsova quickly made their way into the second round of the French Open on Sunday, both winning in straight sets on the opening day of the
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French leader Montpellier beats Valenciennes 1-0
Football | Apr 22, 2012, 12:23 PM ISTParis, Apr 22: French leader Montpellier moved provisionally five points ahead of title rival Paris Saint-Germain after Souleymane Camara's early goal was enough to secure a 1-0 home win against Valenciennes on Saturday.Camara, who has