Escalating prices of veggies make the common man sigh
December 23rd, 2010 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) When Kamala Devi moved to Delhi from Bihar 10 years back, hoping for a better life, she never thought that some day she would think of going ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Indian youth see US colleges as more flexible, life changing: NYT
December 13th, 2010 - 2:41 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec.13 (ANI): Indian school and college students are reportedly seeing the United States as a viable avenue to pursue higher education after acquiring their bachelor degrees in India.Higher education institutions ... Read more...
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Peter Lawrence To Serve 21 Years Of Prison For Robbing Bank On Wheelchair
December 12th, 2010 - 7:58 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Dec 12, (THAINDIAN NEWS) 71-year-old Peter Lawrence has been sentenced to a long 21 years of jail after he drove inside a bank on his wheelchair and robbed it. Judge ... Read more...
Posted in Odd news |
‘Crorepati’ woman to use money on kids’ ‘good education’
November 21st, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
By Shahnawaz Akhtar
Giridih (Jharkhand), Nov 21 (IANS) A 37-year-old homemaker from a humble family here who has become the first ever woman to win a crore of rupees in "Kaun Banega ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Indian football gets its first theme song
November 11th, 2010 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IANS) Indian football's first theme music video was launched here Thursday and will be used during the charity match between East Bengal All Star and Bayern Munich F.C ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Obama praises ‘city of dreams’ Mumbai
November 6th, 2010 - 11:20 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 6 (IANS) Describing Mumbai as a city of dreams and praising Mumbaikars, including those living in the "winding alleys of Dharavi", for their optimism and determination, US President Barack ... Read more...
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Sex is a business opportunity for some Chinese college students
October 29th, 2010 - 5:34 pm ICT by ANI
Los Angeles, Oct 29 (ANI): Chinese college students are considering sex as a business opportunity to lead a glittering lifestyle.In a country fast-changing economically and culturally, some middle-class women are becoming mistresses ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Author Belva Plain dies at the age of 95 years
October 18th, 2010 - 8:06 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New Jersey, Oct 18 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Popular writer Belva Plain has passed away at the age of 95 years. The writer who has over 20 best sellers to her credit passed away ... Read more...
Posted in Books |
‘Crook’ about racial attacks on Indians in Australia (IANS Preview)
October 4th, 2010 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) After making horror film "Raaz - The Mystery Continues", director Mohit Suri returns with "Crook: It's Good To Be Bad". Releasing Friday, the film deals with the ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Mixed feelings 30 years after China’s one-child policy
September 25th, 2010 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 25 (IANS) As China Saturday observed the 30th anniversary of the one-child policy, citizens are still in two minds -- some believe it suited China at that time with a ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Made a deal with god for Lindsay’s better life, says father
September 14th, 2010 - 1:44 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 14 (IANS) Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan's father Michael says he made a pact with god to help his daughter get her life back on track and that he is ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
My mother is my hero, says Zoe Saldana
September 12th, 2010 - 3:04 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 12 (IANS) "Avatar" actress Zoe Saldana is in awe of her mother because of the sacrifices she made to give her daughters a better life.
Saldana revealed when her father died ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Happiness Can Be Bought With Money, Says New Research!
September 8th, 2010 - 6:38 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Sep 8, (THAINDIAN NEWS) There is a well known saying that money is not something that can buy happiness. However a new research publishes in the National Academy of Sciences ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
‘I will go back to Indian Kashmir’, declares Gulshad Ahmed Butt
September 8th, 2010 - 1:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept.8 (ANI): Ashfaq Shaheed Camp President, Gulshad Ahmed Butt in a statement published in the daily Mahasib, which is published from Muzaffarabad, said Tuesday that he would like to go back ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Money, clothes given to poor people in UAE
September 7th, 2010 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Sep 7 (IANS/WAM) Thousands of underprivileged people in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being given money and new clothes to help them celebrate Eid Al-Fitr in a proper manner, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Vishesh Films To Release ‘Crook- It’s Good To Be Bad’ On October 8
September 3rd, 2010 - 10:00 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 3, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt owned production house Vishesh Films is going to release "Crook- It's Good To Be Bad' on October 8, 2010.The movie deals ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Migration ‘does not bring happiness’
September 1st, 2010 - 1:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 01 (ANI): A new study by a sociologist has suggested that economic migrants seeking a 'better life' might end up being less happy.The grass might not be greener on the ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Melbourne Office of Housing accused of ignoring racial threats faced by African migrants
August 29th, 2010 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Aug 29 (ANI): Melbourne's Office of Housing has been accused of ignoring an African migrant family's alleged eight-year ordeal at the hands of a racist and abusive neighbour.Documents presented to Melbourne ... Read more...
Posted in World |
‘Blind Date’ contestant hangs herself for being ‘too ugly’
August 28th, 2010 - 6:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 28 (ANI): A former 'Blind Date' contestant has killed herself as she thought she was ugly and her boyfriend would leave her.Pamela Noble hanged herself after an argument with her ... Read more...
Posted in World |
South Africa’s street children, child beggars to be provided government shelter
August 16th, 2010 - 9:17 am ICT by IANS
Pretoria, Aug 16 (IANS) Street children in South Africa will now be provided shelter by the government and helped in leading a better life free from exploitation.
Police and the Health ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Justin Bieber Stands By Mentor Usher For Charity
August 13th, 2010 - 7:04 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Aug 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Teenage singing sensation Justin Bieber who has shot to incredible fame within a year's time, is making headlines these days for numerous reasons. The singer was ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
“Peepli Live” All Set To Hit Theaters Tomorrow
August 12th, 2010 - 8:14 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Aug 12, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Movie-buffs are well-acquainted with the fact that when a film hails from the production house of ace Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, the last thing that they ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Obama vows to fight India, China for new jobs
August 5th, 2010 - 10:43 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Aug 5 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has vowed to give tough competition to India and China for millions of potential jobs in the American clean energy industry, ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Nicole Kidman visits Haiti as a goodwill ambassador
August 3rd, 2010 - 9:12 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Port-au-Prince, Aug 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Nicole Kidman who is a goodwill ambassador made news when she went to Haiti last weekend. The Caribbean island is still trying to get back on ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Good sex life is vital for one’s overall health, says Malaysian expert
July 28th, 2010 - 6:31 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, July 28 (ANI): A Malaysian obstetrician/gynaecologist has said that a good sex life is an important part of an individual's overall health.Dr Nor Ashikin Mokhtar, who will be presenting a ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Elian Gonzalez says that he is happy to be in Cuba
July 2nd, 2010 - 8:51 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Havana, July 2 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Cuban Elian Gonzalez, who ten years ago, became the subject of a custody battle between relatives in Cuba and the United States has declared that ... Read more...
Posted in World |
President Patil pitches for green tech at Shanghai expo
May 30th, 2010 - 12:18 pm ICT by IANS
By Kavita Bajeli-Datt
Shanghai, May 30 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Sunday stressed on adapting green technology to make cities better at the ongoing 2010 World Expo here as she visited the India ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Absolutely critical to dismantle terrorist networks in Pakistan: Obama
May 28th, 2010 - 11:46 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, May 28 (IANS) President Barack Obama says the US is working with Pakistan to make it more effective partners in dealing with the extremists within their borders as ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Teaching should be the highest paying job: Aamir Khan
May 21st, 2010 - 1:17 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Actor Aamir Khan, who has raised pertinent questions about the education system through his applauded films "Taare Zameen Par" and "3 Idiots", believes that teaching should be ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Bangladesh’s Dalits seek better life
May 19th, 2010 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, May 19 (IANS) Bangladesh's 1.5 million Dalits are seeking recognition for the menial work they do and also a better deal for their children.
The Dalits were brought to present-day Bangladesh by ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Best time of life is after 50: Study
May 19th, 2010 - 2:40 am ICT by IANS
London, May 19 (IANS) People over 50 lives a better life than people who are young and stressed, says a study.
Researchers found people above 50, are also benefited from a "positivity effect", ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Campbell breaks down as mom apologises for abandoning her
May 4th, 2010 - 12:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 4 (IANS) Supermodel Naomi Campbell burst into tears when her mother apologised for abandoning her as a child on the Oprah Winfrey show.
Valerie Morris, Campbell's mother, was in the ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Shanghai Expo aims for eco-friendly tag
April 30th, 2010 - 6:06 pm ICT by IANS
Shanghai, April 30 (IANS) Over 70 million visitors from across the world are expected to attend the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai where over 100 countries will display exhibits on the theme ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
GLSEN Observes Day Of Silence
April 16th, 2010 - 7:38 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
New Jersey, Apr 16, (THAINDIAN NEWS) April 16th, which happens to be the Day of Silence will be observed by major middle schools and high schools all across the nation. ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Somali gangs building crime empires in the UK
April 11th, 2010 - 2:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr.11 (ANI): Violent Somali gangs are building crime empires in Britain through a brutal campaign of terror, the Daily Star reports.The self-styled soldiers are raking in thousands of pounds a ... Read more...
Posted in World |