Stone breaks down on stage
July 24th, 2012 - 5:51 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 24 (IANS)Actress Sharon Stone was overwhelmed with emotions during a speech at the charity aids event and was filled with tears on stage.The 54-year-old was on stage ... Read more...
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Leave Ash alone, say fans
June 1st, 2012 - 8:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Actress Aishwarya Rai's post pregnancy weight gain is the talk of the town, but fans aren't happy with the debate and urge everyone to ... Read more...
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Mallika meets Jackie Chan, again (Movie Snippets)
May 21st, 2012 - 7:43 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat caught up with international action star Jackie Chan, with whom she featured in "The Myth", at the ongoing 65th Cannes International Film ... Read more...
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Not styling Ash for Cannes red carpet: Sabyassachi
May 20th, 2012 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee has shot down rumours that he is designing Aishwarya Rai's wardrobe for the Cannes red carpet."I don't know from where this ... Read more...
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Aishwarya in aid of AIDS at Cannes
May 14th, 2012 - 9:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Actress Aishwarya Rai is a regular on the Cannes red carpet. But her visit to the 65th edition of the prestigious film festival is ... Read more...
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Bips asks fans for new DVD title (Movie Snippets)
May 14th, 2012 - 5:34 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Bipasha Basu is in search of a suitable title for her second fitness DVD -- and she has asked her fans to send in their ... Read more...
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Russia witnesses 10 percent rise in HIV cases in 2011
December 1st, 2011 - 3:24 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 1 (IANS) Russia has witnessed a rise in the number of HIV cases in 2011 in comparison to the cases recorded during corresponding period last year.Russia registered 48,363 ... Read more...
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Green-glowing cats are the new tool in AIDS research
September 12th, 2011 - 8:16 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Sept 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Scientists working to develop a cure for the deadly HIV/AIDS virus have announced a major breakthrough. They have successfully altered the genes of domestic cats resulting ... Read more...
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Fergie honoured for charity work
June 25th, 2011 - 3:37 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 25 (IANS) Hip hop group Black Eyed Peas' star Fergie has been honoured for her humanitarian work at an AIDS charity event.The singer was the guest of ... Read more...
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Franco honoured for charity work
June 16th, 2011 - 8:05 am ICT by IANS
London, June 16 (IANS) Actor James Franco has been honoured for his humanitarian work at an AIDS charity event.Franco received the Piaget award of inspiration for his philanthropy and contributions ... Read more...
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Kitty Kelley updates Elizabeth Taylor’s biography
April 16th, 2011 - 12:59 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Apr 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) There are reports that the writer, Kitty Kelley has released some new information on the unauthorized “Elizabeth Taylor: The Last Star” book.This book is in the ... Read more...
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HIV-infected patients at higher risk for bone fractures
March 12th, 2011 - 12:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 12 (ANI): A new study has found that HIV-infected patients are at higher risk for bone fractures than the general population.Low bone mineral density in HIV-infected patients is common and ... Read more...
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Elizabeth Taylor honoured for AIDS charity
February 11th, 2011 - 3:39 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 11 (IANS) Veteran actress Dame Elizabeth Taylor has been conferred with a special honour for her longstanding AIDS charity work.Taylor who is the founding international chairman of amfAR, The Foundation ... Read more...
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Actor John Dye Succumbs To Cardiac Arrest, Dies At 47
January 14th, 2011 - 7:45 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Jan 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The popular and very handsome, "Touched By an Angel" star, John Dye passed away on Monday. His brother, Jerre Dye, said that the actor succumbed to ... Read more...
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Peter Frampton On “Oprah Winfrey Show” This Week
November 5th, 2010 - 7:34 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Nov 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Peter Frampton was the latest guest on the "Oprah Winfrey Show" on Thursday. There were yet a few more stars who were invited on the show ... Read more...
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Israeli scientists find HIV cure: Journal
September 5th, 2010 - 10:24 pm ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Sep 5 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, Israeli scientists have developed a method that can wipe out HIV infected cells without affecting the healthy ones but it will be a while ... Read more...
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New approach for targeted killing of HIV virus
August 19th, 2010 - 1:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 19 (ANI): Researchers have come up with an innovative approach to eliminate HIV in host by targeted killing of only the infected cells-a feat, if successful could lead into an ... Read more...
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Researchers Discover Most Powerful HIV Antibody
July 9th, 2010 - 6:59 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Bethesda, July 9, (THAINDIAN NEWS) American researchers have confirmed the discovery of three antibodies which is said to be capable of removing HIV strains by 91 percent. Moving ahead, the ... Read more...
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Gay men should not be banned from donating blood, say AIDS research pioneers
May 26th, 2010 - 12:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 6 (ANI): Pioneering AIDS researchers have called for a change in policies that ban gay men from donating blood - calling the move unscientific and wrong.Dr. Mark Wainberg and Dr. ... Read more...
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Paris Hilton ignores Mallika Sherawat?
May 22nd, 2010 - 7:15 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
May 22, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Sexy Siren Malika Sherawat is in Cannes promoting her new movie Hisss directed by Jennifer Lynch. She is making a lot of news, either for being ... Read more...
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J.Lo raises $6.7mn for AIDS charity at Cannes auction
May 22nd, 2010 - 5:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 22 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez has worked her charm to help raise 6.7 million dollars for AIDS charity at a Cannes Film Festival auction.The 'Back-Up' plan actress tried to tempt ... Read more...
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Jennifer Lopez raises $6.7 mn for AIDS research
May 22nd, 2010 - 1:30 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, May 22 (IANS) Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez helped in raising $6.7 million for AIDS research at a star-studded auction event in France.
The "Wedding Planner" star helped to auction 10 precious ... Read more...
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Climate of state-sponsored homophobia ups HIV rates: amfAR announces grants
May 17th, 2010 - 3:17 pm ICT by admin
By Bobby Ramakant – CNSThe International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) on 17th of May, provides yet another opportunity to talk about the wave of discrimination and violence against men who have ... Read more...
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Frequent booze tied to faster HIV disease progression
May 14th, 2010 - 12:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 14 (ANI): HIV disease progresses faster in infected individuals who down two or more alcoholic drinks a day, claims a new study.The study has been published in AIDS Research and ... Read more...
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French researchers ask more fund for anti-AIDS projects
March 27th, 2010 - 7:50 am ICT by IANS
Paris, March 27 (IANS) The French National Agency on AIDS Research (ANRS) has expressed concern over lack of funding for new projects regarding prevention of the dreaded disease in the country.
Director ... Read more...
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Emergency shipments of condoms as Winter Games athletes ditch no sex before a game
February 27th, 2010 - 4:32 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 27 (ANI): Emergency shipments of condoms are being sent to the Olympic Villages, after the Winter Games athletes ditched the theory of no sex before a game.An "emergency airlift" ... Read more...
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Why some monkeys don’t get AIDS when infected with SIV
December 5th, 2009 - 5:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 5 (ANI): Researchers have taken a step towards understanding how some species of monkeys such as sooty mangabeys and African green monkeys do not get AIDS when infected with SIV, ... Read more...
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Maternal HAART cuts postnatal HIV transmission risk
November 28th, 2009 - 12:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 28 (ANI): A new study has shown that HIV positive mothers receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) while breastfeeding are less likely to transmit the virus to their kids.Although formula ... Read more...
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La Toya Jackson launches milkshake for charity
September 16th, 2009 - 2:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 16 (ANI): La Toya Jackson wants to raise 1 million dollars for an Aids charity by selling her milkshake.Michael Jackson's sis has teamed up with West Hollywood's Millions of ... Read more...
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Edward Kennedy’s Death A Loss For The “LGBT” Community
August 27th, 2009 - 7:19 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Late Senator Edward Kennedy, who died on Tuesday after reportedly succumbing to a brain tumor, is widely known for his active participation in the Senate for Gay Rights. The late ... Read more...
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At 51, nudity is no big deal for Sharon Stone
August 23rd, 2009 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 23 (ANI): Sharon Stone says she still has plenty of naked ambitions when it comes to her movie career."I feel that nudity is no big thing if it's appropriate for ... Read more...
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Robert Pattinson kisses for charity
May 23rd, 2009 - 12:46 pm ICT by IANS
Cannes, May 23 (IANS) Hollywood actor Robert Pattinson raised 40,000 pounds by kissing two teenage girls.
The "Twilight" star auctioned off two "pecks on the cheek" at the star-studded amfAR charity benefit at ... Read more...
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Bill Clinton chats up models at LIFEbeat fashion show in Vienna
May 20th, 2009 - 11:36 am ICT by ANI
New York, May 20 (ANI): Former U.S. President Bill Clinton still seems to be very popular with women, for he reportedly was seen chatting up several of the 60 models at ... Read more...
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Eva Longoria, Katy Perry, Pamela Anderson raise AIDS awareness
May 18th, 2009 - 12:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 18 (ANI): Eva Longoria Parker, Katy Perry, and Pamela Anderson joined forces to raise awareness about AIDS at a recent ball.The beauties turned up at the 2009 Life Ball, ... Read more...
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Hollywood stars gather for Aids charity
May 17th, 2009 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 17 (IANS) Hollywood stars, including Eva Longoria Parker, Katy Perry and Pamela Anderson, gathered to support an HIV charity AIDS Life event at the 2009 Life Ball Saturday.
The event, ... Read more...
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