Australian breast implant rupture cases on rise
April 5th, 2012 - 5:22 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, April 5 (IANS) A rising number of cases of ruptured PIP breast implants among Australian women are coming to light, with nearly 50 new cases reported in March pushing ... Read more...
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Snake in flight grounds plane
April 5th, 2012 - 5:13 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, April 5 (IANS) A pilot in Australia was forced to turn his plane around after noticing a snake slithering across the control panel.Pilot Braden Blennerhassett, with Air Frontier airline, ... Read more...
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Australia’s trade deficit narrows
April 4th, 2012 - 3:55 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, April 4 (IANS) Australia's trade deficit narrowed in February, following a large deficit reading in January, according to data released Wednesday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).The balance ... Read more...
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It’s been a mixed year for us: Dhoni
April 3rd, 2012 - 11:33 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, April 3 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni admitted that it has been a mixed season for the World Champions since winning the World Cup a year ago."We had ... Read more...
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Australian retail turnover rises
April 3rd, 2012 - 2:07 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, April 3 (IANS) Australia's retail turnover rose 0.2 percent in February, following a rise of 0.3 percent in January, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics ... Read more...
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Indian men and women finish 27th at World TT
April 1st, 2012 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
Dortmund (Germany), April 1 (IANS) India finished 27th in the men's and women's category at the World Team Table Tennis Championships here.The Anthony Amalraj-led men's side beat Brazil 3-2 Saturday ... Read more...
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Smith credits daughter for resurgence
April 1st, 2012 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), April 1 (IANS/CMC) Dashing West Indies batsman Dwayne Smith says his six-year-old daughter Niyesha is a key reason behind his resurgence.The 28-year-old right-hander has enjoyed a purple patch of ... Read more...
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China seeks equal treatment in Australia
March 29th, 2012 - 4:28 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 29 (IANS) China has urged the Australian government "to remove blinkers" toward investors from China and stop foiling the ordinary business plans of Chinese enterprises.Foreign ministry spokesman Hong ... Read more...
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Dipika Pallikal bags first top-10 scalp at KL Open
March 28th, 2012 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, March 28 (IANS) India's squash star Dipika Pallikal defeated higher-ranked Kasey Brown of Australia for a place in the quarterfinals at the Nicol David KL Open here Wednesday. ... Read more...
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Modern fame leads to rehab: Julia Roberts
March 28th, 2012 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 28 (IANS) Actress Julia Roberts is thankful that she entered showbiz in the 1980s as she finds modern fame leads one to rehab."What's new is that we live ... Read more...
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Force India drivers seek faster car to match rivals
March 27th, 2012 - 10:22 pm ICT by IANS
Greater Noida, March 27 (IANS) Sahara Force India drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Paul di Resta are seeking a faster car to catch up with their mid-field rivals after the first ... Read more...
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Clarke admits he is in talks with Pune Warriors
March 26th, 2012 - 1:10 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, March 26 (IANS) Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke admits that he is in talks with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Pune Warriors."That opportunity has been presented to my management ... Read more...
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Myanmar to launch medical emergency flight charters
March 25th, 2012 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Yangon, March 25 (IANS) A state-run domestic airline in Myanmar has plans to start medical emergency chartered flight services in a bid to facilitate patients during difficult times, a local ... Read more...
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Tendulkar defends rotation policy in Australia
March 25th, 2012 - 7:15 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) India's batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar Sunday defended the controversial rotation policy during the tri-series in Australia saying it was the need of the hour to ... Read more...
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Karthikeyan makes the starting grid of Malaysian GP
March 24th, 2012 - 9:00 pm ICT by IANS
Sepang (Malaysia), March 24 (IANS) Indian Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan has made the cut for the Malaysian Grand Prix after lapping his HRT within 107 percent of the fastest ... Read more...
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Warner shuns IPL riches for national duty
March 23rd, 2012 - 8:58 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, March 23 (IANS) Australia's dashing opening batsman David Warner has finally chosen national duty over the riches offered by the Indian Premier League (IPL).Warner, an IPL regular, said he ... Read more...
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Ponting chooses rest over county cricket
March 23rd, 2012 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, March 23 (IANS) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has opted to rest after a demanding home season and will not be playing county cricket in England.Ponting will enjoy a ... Read more...
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China is New Zealand’s biggest wool market
March 23rd, 2012 - 3:57 pm ICT by IANS
Wellington, March 23 (IANS) China has become the main market for New Zealand wool, taking almost half its exports, as the European market declines and sales to Australia plunge, an ... Read more...
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Women who eat less meat suffer depression: Study
March 22nd, 2012 - 11:33 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 22 (IANS) Women who eat less than the recommended amount of meat in their diet are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety, according to a study.They ... Read more...
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Surfer falls into shark jaws
March 22nd, 2012 - 11:32 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 22 (IANS) A surfer in Australia fell off his board and landed on a shark but escaped alive after having a huge chunk of flesh ripped out of ... Read more...
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Woman ‘breaks into house, rapes man’
March 22nd, 2012 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 22 (IANS) A woman was Thursday ordered to stand trial in Australia, accused of breaking into a man's home and raping him, the Daily Mail reported.Rebecca Helen Elder, ... Read more...
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Is Jessie J dating Tinie Tempah?
March 19th, 2012 - 9:45 am ICT by IANS
London, March 19 (IANS) British singer Jessie J is reportedly dating rapper Tinie Tempah.The 23-year-old and the "Written in the Stars" hitmaker reportedly "like each other a lot" and have ... Read more...
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Thorpe’s Olympics bid fails at Australian trials
March 18th, 2012 - 9:00 pm ICT by IANS
Canberra, March 18 (IANS) Swimmer Ian Thorpe lost his chance of qualifying for the 2012 London Olympics as he failed to make the semifinals of the 100m freestyle at ... Read more...
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It would have been selfish to retire after the World Cup high: Sachin
March 17th, 2012 - 7:37 pm ICT by IANS
Mirpur (Dhaka), March 17 (IANS) Sachin Tendulkar, the first and probably the last batsman to get to 100 international hundreds, says it would have been selfish of him to ... Read more...
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Will carry on as long as I enjoy my game: Tendulkar (Lead)
March 17th, 2012 - 12:39 am ICT by IANS
Mirpur (Dhaka), March 16 (IANS) India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who got his landmark 100th international century against Bangladesh here Friday, ended all speculation about his immediate retirement saying ... Read more...
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Delhi fans delighted at Sachin’s feat
March 16th, 2012 - 10:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Sachin Tendulkar's fans in Delhi could not help but jump with joy as their cricketing idol finally scored completed the elusive 100th international hundred ... Read more...
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Australia boasts of an urine powered restaurant
March 16th, 2012 - 8:44 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Melbourne, Mar 16 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A restaurant in Australia uses the pee of customers to generate energy for the facility’s use. The owners’ eco-consciousness moved them to use 100 recyclable materials to ... Read more...
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India going through rebuilding phase, says Sandeep Singh
March 16th, 2012 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) India's ace drag flicker Sandeep Singh Friday said the eight-time Olympic champions are going through a rebuilding phase and it would be unfair to expect ... Read more...
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India plans flights to Tanzania, Ethiopia
March 14th, 2012 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, March 14 (IANS) As economic ties grow with Africa, India will improve air connectivity with the continent, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said, adding that flights would be introduced ... Read more...
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Future ATMs may play ads before you get your money
March 14th, 2012 - 10:43 am ICT by IANS
London, March 14 (IANS) It may now take more time for people to get money out of an ATM. Cash machines may now play advertisements before you get your banknotes.The ... Read more...
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Minogue eyeing ‘The X Factor’ return
March 14th, 2012 - 9:09 am ICT by IANS
London, March 14 (IANS) Australian star Dannii Minogue is eyeing a return to Britain's "The X Factor" just a year after she quit the show due to her busy schedule.The ... Read more...
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20 kg cocaine seized at Hungary airport
March 14th, 2012 - 1:00 am ICT by IANS
Budapest, March 13 (IANS) Around 20 kg of cocaine have been seized at the Ferenc Liszt international airport here in the Hungarian capital, the customs office said Tuesday.Working with trained ... Read more...
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Dawoodi Bohras celebrate Syedna’s birthday
March 13th, 2012 - 11:02 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Lakhs of Dawoodi Bohras from India and around the world congregated in Surat Tuesday to mark the 101st birthday celebrations of their spiritual leader, Syedna Mohammed ... Read more...
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Pacific region’s economic growth to slow down: ADB
March 13th, 2012 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS
Manila, March 13 (IANS) Economic growth in the Pacific region is expected to slow to 6.0 percent this year from 7.0 percent in 2011, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said.The ... Read more...
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India can defend Asia Cup: Ganguly
March 12th, 2012 - 10:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) After dismal tours of England and Australia, former captain Sourav Ganguly said Monday that India have to win the Asia Cup that kicked-off in Dhaka ... Read more...
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