Man murders friend for killing goldfish
May 11th, 2012 - 9:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 11 (IANS) A Frenchman has been arrested on charges of murdering a neighbour whose negligence led to the death of his goldfish.The suspect - named Mario P - ... Read more...
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Ball removed from dolphin’s stomach
January 21st, 2012 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 21 (IANS) Doctors in China have removed a toy volleyball from the stomach of a dolphin after sedating it.Doctors took out the ball from five-year-old Jiang Bo in ... Read more...
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Has Olivia Wilde found love in Ryan Gosling?
March 3rd, 2011 - 6:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 3 (ANI): Actress Olivia Wilde has sparked rumours that she has found love in 'Notebook' star Ryan Gosling.She was photographed holding hands with Gosling while on a recent date at ... Read more...
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Kate Middleton’s 2002 see-through dress to go under the hammer
February 19th, 2011 - 5:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 19 (ANI): Kate Middleton's see-through dress that she wore as part of a university fashion show in 2002 is set to go under the hammer next month.Her catwalk debut ... Read more...
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Crocodile eats a woman’s cell phone in Ukraine
January 25th, 2011 - 9:22 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Kyiv, Jan 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) When a woman walked to the workers of an aquarium in Ukraine and complained that a crocodile at the aquarium had eaten her phone, they initially didn’t ... Read more...
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Germany to honour Paul the Octopus with shrine
January 18th, 2011 - 1:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 18 (ANI): Paul the Octopus, who amazed people with his predictions during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, is to be honoured with a "Paul Corner" at his former house ... Read more...
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Dubai orphans taken on tour around city
January 4th, 2011 - 9:53 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Jan 4 (IANS/WAM) Over 60 orphans from Dubai were taken on a recreational tour around the city Tuesday as part of the government's corporate social responsibility programme.The environmental awareness section at ... Read more...
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WC psychic Paul the Octopus is dead - or is it all a cover-up?
October 27th, 2010 - 12:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 27 (ANI): Paul the Octopus, who made it big during the World Cup this year, is dead but many believe that he has been for a long time.Not everyone, it ... Read more...
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World Cup oracle Paul the Octups dies
October 26th, 2010 - 7:43 pm ICT by BNO News
BERLIN, GERMANY (BNO NEWS) – Paul the Octopus, who gained international fame after correctly predicting the results of the 2010 World Cup, died on early Tuesday, Aquarium Oberhausen said. He was 2.5 ... Read more...
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Fisher Price to recall 2.8 million of toys
October 1st, 2010 - 8:00 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Oct 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Popular children’s toy manufacturer Fisher-Price has issued a recall of already sold toys. The recall became necessary as a result of safety concerns over children who play ... Read more...
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Ultimate honeymoon destination - underwater suite in Maldives
August 29th, 2010 - 3:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 29 (ANI): A new honeymoon suite in the Maldives offers a breathtaking view of marine life - be it day or night.Conrad hotels are offering a breathtaking suite at their ... Read more...
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Paul the octopus joins England World Cup bid
August 21st, 2010 - 3:25 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Paul the psychic octopus, who became a sensation by correctly predicting the outcome of eight World Cup matches, has become an official ambassador for England's bid ... Read more...
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Paul the Octopus predicts England will host 2018 World Cup
August 20th, 2010 - 6:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug. 20 (ANI): Paul the Octopus, the intelligent creature who correctly predicted eight results in this year's World Cup in South Africa, including England's loss to Germany, has again predicted that ... Read more...
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Taiwan to help Russia build world’s largest aquarium
July 27th, 2010 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
Taipei, July 27 (DPA) A Taiwan company has won a contract to design the world's largest aquarium in Russia's Vladivostok city, the company said Tuesday.
The Huangs Green Country Industrial Co Ltd won ... Read more...
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Scientists test Japanese dolphins’ visual capacity with plasma TVs
July 24th, 2010 - 6:13 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, July 24 (ANI): Japanese scientists are testing visual capacity of dolphins by screening nature movies on big screen plasma TVs in front of their tanks.Researchers from the Umikirara Aquarium in ... Read more...
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Octopus Paul stamp becomes centre of attraction at Shanghai Expo 2010
July 17th, 2010 - 6:48 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): German octopus Paul, who gained global popularity for making accurate predictions in eight World Cup matches, has emerged as a symbol of luck and generated an "octopus ... Read more...
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Paul, the octopus, to become iPhone application
July 15th, 2010 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
New York, July 15 (DPA) During the recent World Cup finals in South Africa Paul the Octopus was one of the most unlikeliest of stars.
Originally used only to predict the German ... Read more...
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Octopus Paul heads for retirement after World Cup glory
July 12th, 2010 - 9:53 pm ICT by IANS
Oberhausen (Germany), July 12 (DPA) Paul the psychic octopus headed into well-deserved retirement Monday and will in future make children happy instead of footballers.
"He is retiring and says thank you to the ... Read more...
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Octopus Paul has cost punters up to half a million squid
July 12th, 2010 - 1:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 12 (ANI): Octopus Paul has cost punters up to half a million squid after correctly backing Spain to beat Holland in the FIFA World Cup final.According to The Sun, Paul ... Read more...
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Netherlands’ fans demonstrate against ‘Octopus Paul’ in Kerala
July 11th, 2010 - 10:37 pm ICT by ANI
Thiruvananthapuram, July 11(ANI): Fans of the Netherlands team staged a protest in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, against the psychic 'Octopus Paul' for predicting their favourite team's defeat in the World Cup final.Fans, on Saturday, ... Read more...
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Fish festival abuzz with visitors in Hyderabad
July 11th, 2010 - 8:01 pm ICT by ANI
Hyderabad, July 11(ANI): The Indian fish festival, INFISH 2010, is being organized in Hyderabad, which is showcasing exotic and colorful varieties of fishes.Organized by the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), INFISH ... Read more...
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PETA Demands To Free Paul As Fifa World Cup 2010 Final Draws Close
July 11th, 2010 - 7:12 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
July 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Tonight the attention of the media and football fans are fixed on the final of the ongoing 2010 Fifa world cup that is being place on ... Read more...
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Germans demand killing of octopus Paul after WC semi-final defeat
July 8th, 2010 - 12:30 pm ICT by ANI
Oberhausen (Germany), July 8(ANI): After Germany's heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup semi-final, angry German fans are calling to kill Paul, the psychic octopus, who had predicted that ... Read more...
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April Pignataro & Michael Curry Have ‘Shark Tank Wedding’
June 8th, 2010 - 2:11 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
A happy couple in New York have taken the plunge, literally, when they exchanged vows inside of a tank full of sharks. The bride was dressed for the occasion in a white ... Read more...
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Octopus is the Jekyll and Hyde of the ocean
March 13th, 2010 - 2:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 13 (ANI): A new study using high definition television (HDTV) has revealed that the Octopus may be the Jekyll and Hyde of the ocean, as it is aggressive one day, ... Read more...
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Hyderabad Pets And Aquarium Expo 2009 declared a huge success
November 26th, 2009 - 6:35 pm ICT by ANI
Hyderabad, Nov 26 (ANI): Pets and Aquarium Expo 2009 organised by the Aqua International Group is a huge hit here.The three-day show began on Tuesday (November 26) to bring all segments of ... Read more...
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Nasty “impromptu C-section” causes pregnant shark to give birth!
November 12th, 2009 - 2:55 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov 12 (ANI): A pregnant shark prematurely delivered four babies after another shark attacked and bit into its belly.According to the New Zealand Herald, the incident occurred before visitors at Kelly ... Read more...
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Shark gives another Caesarean bite and saves babies
November 11th, 2009 - 3:35 am ICT by IANS
Wellington, Nov 11 (DPA) A shark in a New Zealand aquarium bit the stomach of another one, effectively giving it a Caesarean operation and saving the lives of four babies, a newspaper ... Read more...
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When Katie Holmes got angry with Tom Cruise over extra time with fans
August 14th, 2009 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Aug 14 (ANI): It seems Katie Holmes cannot give even a second of her time with hubby Tom Cruise to his fans, for the actress recently flew into rage after ... Read more...
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‘Hero’ Beluga whale saves drowning diver by pushing her to surface!
July 30th, 2009 - 6:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 30 (ANI): A beluga whale in a Chinese aquarium is said to have saved the life of a diver by carrying her leg in its mouth and pushing her to ... Read more...
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Synchronised eye blinking prevents moviegoers from missing the action
July 29th, 2009 - 12:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 29 (ANI): Moviegoers tend to blink their eyes in unison while watching a film, a tendency that prevents them from missing the action, revealed a study.Tamani Nakano, at the University ... Read more...
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Annette Kellerman: The Mermaid Queen
June 22nd, 2009 - 12:17 am ICT by GD
The life of the legendary Annette Kellerman is caught beautifully on the digital- media illustrations of Seattle based artist Edwin Fotheringham. The book is out this summer and it is sure ... Read more...
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Mariah Carey to get $1 mn for one-hour performance
May 10th, 2009 - 7:05 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 10 (IANS) Pop singer Mariah Carey and Welsh singer Tom Jones will earn $1 million each for performing for an hour at the opening of a new luxury resort.
The ... Read more...
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Emirates offers free stay at Dubai luxury hotel for passengers
April 27th, 2009 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Gulf carrier Emirates Airline Monday unveiled a special offer for its passengers flying via Dubai - a free stay at a luxury hotel in the emirate.
All first ... Read more...
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Fish really do get seasick, says scientist
April 21st, 2009 - 6:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 21 (ANI): A German researcher has claimed to have solved the mystery that intrigued the science world for decades: Whether or not fish get seasick?Well, according to Dr Reinhold Hilbig, ... Read more...
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