US to give $35 mn to Cambodia
October 25th, 2011 - 11:39 pm ICT by IANS
Phnom Penh, Oct 25 (IANS) The US will provide about $35 million to Cambodia to help improve the country's health and the education sector, the US embassy here said Tuesday.Agreements ... Read more...
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Modified shoes can ease pain in incurable osteoarthritis
October 24th, 2011 - 5:43 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 24 (IANS) A modified shoe can reduce the load in people with knee osteoarthritis, especially during walking, compared to traditionally-designed athletic shoes, new research shows.Knee osteoarthritis causes pain, ... Read more...
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Zinta to attend UN meet in Moscow
October 6th, 2011 - 10:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS Bollywood actor Preity Zinta, who is also a UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador, will participate in a three-day International Forum on Millennium Development Goal 6 beginning Oct 10 ... Read more...
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‘Witch’ hunt continues in Rajasthan
October 4th, 2011 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
Bhilwara (Rajasthan), Oct 4 (IANS) A 60-year-old woman in Rajasthan's Bhilwara says she was branded a witch, tortured and banished from her village, police told IANS Tuesday.The incident took place ... Read more...
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Prateik to advocate safe sex
September 27th, 2011 - 11:55 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 27 (IANS) In order to advocate the importance of safe sex, Bollywood actor Prateik has become a member of the Mumbai Districts AIDS Control Society (MDACS) and will ... Read more...
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Number of homosexuals on rise in Sri Lanka
September 21st, 2011 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Sep 21 (IANS) Sri Lankan authorities Wednesday said that there has been an increase in the number of homosexuals in the country.A survey conducted by the Sri Lankan health ... Read more...
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Beckham to buy Taylor’s jewellery for Victoria
September 20th, 2011 - 7:44 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 20 (IANS) Soccer ace David Beckham is reportedly planning to buy late Dame Elizabeth Taylor's jewellery for wife Victoria, when it is auctioned in December.Beckham is keen ... Read more...
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Delhi to launch AIDS awareness campaign
September 20th, 2011 - 12:10 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The Delhi government has decided to launch a programme to spread awareness on HIV/AIDS, an official said Monday.The decision was taken in a meeting of ... Read more...
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Campbell to receive charity honour
September 16th, 2011 - 8:16 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 16 (IANS) Supermodel Naomi Campbell will be honoured for her charitable works.Campbell, who has raised more than $7 mn for charitable causes, will be awarded at the ... Read more...
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China spent $18 mn on HIV research in 2010
September 15th, 2011 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 15 (IANS) China invested $18 million in HIV vaccine research in 2010, becoming the third largest contributor globally, after the US and the European Union, UNAIDS has said.Globally, ... Read more...
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Elton John sues banker
September 15th, 2011 - 1:48 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 15 (IANS) Singer Elton John is taking legal action against a banker who failed to honour a 650,000-pound bid made at a charity auction."Elton is not personally hounding ... Read more...
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Now, cats that glow in the dark
September 12th, 2011 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 12 (IANS) Scientists in New York have created cats that glow green in the dark, a media report said Monday.A gene from a fluorescent jellyfish was inserted into ... Read more...
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Gay men in Britain may now donate blood
September 8th, 2011 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 8 (IANS) Homosexual men across Britain will now be able to donate blood as government restrictions are likely to be lifted, a media report said Thursday.A lifetime ban ... Read more...
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Socialising with friends can help you slim
September 7th, 2011 - 2:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 7 (IANS) A busy social life with lots of friends could be helpful in being slimmer than spending hours on a treadmill, scientists have found.According to scientists, who ... Read more...
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Perry to don Mercury look for charity
September 1st, 2011 - 5:03 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 1 (IANS) Singer Katy Perry will reportedly dress up like her idol Freddie Mercury to raise money for the late star's charity.Contactmusic.com reports that the fans of ... Read more...
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Gaga to raise money for AIDS victims
August 31st, 2011 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 31 (IANS) Pop star Lady Gaga has joined hands with beauty company MAC Cosmetics to raise awareness about AIDS.Dailystar.co.uk reports that Gaga will help in spreading awareness about ... Read more...
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HIV/AIDS bill still pending: Azad
August 19th, 2011 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The HIV/AIDS bill, which aims to protect the rights of people living with the dreaded disease, is yet to be introduced in parliament, Health and ... Read more...
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Designers support Anna Hazare’s cause
August 19th, 2011 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Designers at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) may be consumed by the fashion extravaganza but they haven't deviated from their duty as citizens of India. They ... Read more...
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Somalia’s food aid stolen, UN launches investigation
August 16th, 2011 - 12:04 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Mogadishu, August 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The United Nations has launched investigation into how food aid to the starving people of Somalia went missing. The world body said thousands of sacks of food ... Read more...
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Himachal to rehabilitate sex workers
August 8th, 2011 - 10:09 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Aug 8 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh will rehabilitate sex workers by generating self-employment opportunities for them, an official said here Monday."The cabinet Monday decided to launch a scheme of providing ... Read more...
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Women empowerment necessary, says ex-South Africa deputy president
August 8th, 2011 - 7:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Women should be given due recognition for their work in politics, education and social services, former deputy president of South Africa Baleka Mbete said here ... Read more...
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Fergie wants to set up cancer charity
August 7th, 2011 - 2:46 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 7 (IANS) Hip hop group Black Eyed Peas' star Fergie wants to set up her own charity to help cancer survivors.The singer is a committed philanthropist and was ... Read more...
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AIDS patient commits suicide
July 31st, 2011 - 8:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Depressed over his AIDS infection, a 28-year-old youth allegedly committed suicide by jumping off from the seventh floor of a hospital here Sunday, police said.The ... Read more...
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‘Firms should create AIDS awareness among workers’
July 28th, 2011 - 12:30 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Sankalp project, a government initiative for tackling the spread of HIV/AIDS, Wednesday said that industries need to focus on increasing awareness among workers about the ... Read more...
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‘40 million infected with Hepatitis B in India’
July 26th, 2011 - 6:38 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 26 (IANS) Around 40 million people in India are infected with Hepatitis B and the risk of its transmission is hundred times more than that of the dreaded ... 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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South Africa trip a learning experience for Theron
June 21st, 2011 - 7:31 am ICT by IANS
London, June 21 (IANS) Charlize Theron suffered from diarrhoea during a seven-day trip to South Africa. However, the actress described it as a grounding and rewarding experience.Theron - born in ... 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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India urges international community to promote generic drugs
June 9th, 2011 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) India has called upon the international community to promote generic medicine, specially for diseases like HIV and AIDS, to make treatment affordable.Speaking at the high ... Read more...
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Cruz feels passionate about children causes
May 25th, 2011 - 6:43 am ICT by IANS
London, May 25 (IANS) Oscar winning actress Penelope Cruz has become more dedicated towards children's charities after becoming a mother herself.Cruz has been passionate about kids' causes and even ... Read more...
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Bring transparency in AIDS programme: Civil society
May 17th, 2011 - 11:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) A civil society delegation which met National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) officials, Tuesday recommended that it put in place a transparent policy framework in planning ... Read more...
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HIV-positive man dies, relatives say doctors biased
May 17th, 2011 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, May 17 (IANS) A man died in a Ranchi government hospital after doctors refused to operate upon him for a liver problem as he was HIV-positive, his family members ... Read more...
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Erection inducing condom ‘CSD500′ might soon be available in Europe
May 10th, 2011 - 7:30 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, May 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Regulators in Europe are considering approving a new condom which has a gel that can keep erection. The condom was manufactured by Futura Medical and it has ... Read more...
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CSD500: Erection inducing condoms developed
May 10th, 2011 - 1:54 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, May 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new condom which has the potential to maintain erection in men have been developed by Futura Medical. The condoms called CSD500 helps keep erection using ... Read more...
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Keys raises fund for people with HIV/AIDS
May 5th, 2011 - 5:30 am ICT by IANS
London, May 5 (IANS) R&B; superstar Alicia Keys organised a charity concert in Canada to raise funds for people with HIV/AIDS.Contactmusic.com reports that the singer was the star performer at ... Read more...
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