Pakistani society careless about kids’ safety: Media
August 20th, 2012 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 20 (IANS) The primary responsibility for protection of children falls on the family -- but families in Pakistan seem to be the "nodal point" for child abuse, two ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
President, PM greet nation on Janmashtami
August 9th, 2012 - 10:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Vice President M. Hamid Ansari Thursday greeted the nation on the eve of Janmashtami festival.In his ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Vatican rejects Bulgarian envoy for writing ‘homosexual act’
August 7th, 2012 - 12:07 am ICT by IANS
Vatican City, Aug 6 (IANS/AKI) The Vatican rejected the candidacy of a Bulgarian diplomat to become the next ambassador of his country because he is the author of a best-selling ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Cure AIDS with love, says Elton John
July 25th, 2012 - 8:56 am ICT by IANS
Washington, July 25 (IANS)Singer Elton John believes AIDS can be cured with love as that is what drives research into the potentially fatal disease."Maybe you think I am naive. Maybe ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Sylvester Stallone leads mourners at Sage’s funeral
July 23rd, 2012 - 4:56 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 23 (IANS) Actor Sylvester Stallone led the mourners at his son Sage's funeral following his tragic death.The 66-year-old was among the many people who came to ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Sage was centre of our universe: Sylvester
July 17th, 2012 - 3:27 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 17 (IANS) Actor Sylvester Stallone says his son Sage was the centre of his and ex-wife Sasha Czack's universe and the loss will be felt for ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Sylvester Stallone’s son found dead
July 14th, 2012 - 2:20 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 14 (IANS) Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone's 36-year-old son has been found dead in his Los Angeles home.Sage was Stallone's son from his former wife Sasha Czack. ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
India highlights ‘human dimension’ of adopted woman facing deportation
May 26th, 2012 - 11:25 am ICT by IANS
Washington, May 26 (IANS) Highlighting the "human dimension" of an adopted Indian American woman who faces deportation 30 years after she came here, India has asked the US to ensure ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
PM greets nation on Easter
April 7th, 2012 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has greeted the nation on the occasion of Easter to be celebrated Sunday and hoped the festivities would strengthen the ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Awareness and empathy can embolden Autistic people (April 2 is World Autism Day)
April 1st, 2012 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Whether an unreasonable airline denies them a seat or an inconsiderate doctor refuses to examine them, autistic people have for long faced unnecessary discrimination for ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Suppressing compassion might make you act immorally
March 16th, 2012 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 16 (IANS) You might feel like giving a beggar a coin when you are passing by him but then quickly suppress the feeling. This could put you at ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
President, PM greet nation on Milad-un-Nabi (Lead)
February 4th, 2012 - 10:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday greeted the nation on the eve of Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad."On the joyous ... Read more...
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Karmapa’s compassion: Chinese guards are also human beings
December 25th, 2011 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) When the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, head of the Karma Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism was escaping to India from China on horseback, he ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
President, PM, vice president greet nation on Christmas (Second Lead)
December 24th, 2011 - 11:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Vice President M. Hamid Ansari Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Christmas, which will ... Read more...
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President greets nation on Christmas (Lead)
December 24th, 2011 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Christmas.In a message, the president said Christmas was a time for "great joy, ... Read more...
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President greets nation on Christmas
December 24th, 2011 - 1:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Saturday greeted the nation on the eve of Christmas.In her message, the president said it is a time for "great joy, ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Poorer people more compassionate
December 21st, 2011 - 4:40 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) Poorer people are more attuned to suffering and more compassionate than their richer counterparts, says a study.
"It's not that the upper classes are coldhearted," ... Read more...
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Compassion key to happiness: Dalai Lama
December 3rd, 2011 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, Saturday said anger was harmful and compassion was the key to happiness."During the crisis in 2008, I wished I ... Read more...
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Corruption positive, jests Dalai Lama
December 3rd, 2011 - 8:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Saturday said jokingly that corruption could also be positive."I once met a delegation of Buddhists from Vietnam who asked ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama skirts India-China boundary row; new Buddhist body formed
November 30th, 2011 - 10:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Wednesday spoke at the Global Buddhist Conference, but scrupulously avoided commenting on the postponement of the India-China boundary talks ... Read more...
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Moore, Kutcher to divorce
November 18th, 2011 - 1:05 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Nov 18 (IANS) Actress Demi Moore has confirmed that she is calling off her six-year marriage with actor Ashton Kutcher following reports he cheated on her."It is with ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Brosnan receives honour for charity works
October 18th, 2011 - 7:21 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 18 (IANS) Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan received an honour from St. John's Health Center Foundation in recognition of his charity work.Trustees of the foundation handed Caritas Award to ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Phylicia Rashad lands ‘Denzel Washignton Chair in Theatre’ at Fordham
October 7th, 2011 - 11:45 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Oct 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Actor Denzel Washington has named Bill Cosby star Phylicia Rashad as the Denzel Washington Chair in Theatre at Fordham. With that, Phylicia has become the first person ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
When Mumbaikars got a reason to smile
October 7th, 2011 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) 'If you don't have a smile, I'll give you one of mine', 'Wear a smile - one size fits all' -- carrying colourful posters that read ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Adopt homeless dogs, Dino Morea urges
October 5th, 2011 - 4:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Actor Dino Morea has posed with his rescued dog Slidey and is promoting the adoption of homeless dogs in a PETA (People for the Ethical ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Self-compassion helps heal post-divorce blues
September 22nd, 2011 - 3:05 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 22 (IANS) Self-compassion and the ability to let painful emotions pass helps heal post divorce blues, a new study suggests.This trait "can promote resilience and positive outcomes in ... Read more...
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US hikers release in Iran delayed again
September 19th, 2011 - 7:40 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Tehran, Sept 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The American delegation who were in Tehran last week to negotiate for the release of the two American hikers have returned to Washington after having the words ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Centre destroying politics of honesty in Gujarat: Jaitley
September 17th, 2011 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, Sep 17 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley said here Saturday the central government was trying to destroy the politics of honesty in Gujarat."There is politics ... Read more...
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Kids entertained at Abu Dhabi hospital
September 9th, 2011 - 11:40 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Sep 9 (IANS/WAM) The Abu Dhabi administration staged an event at a city hospital to entertain about 100 children admitted there for long periods.The programme held at Al ... Read more...
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President, PM greet nation on Parsi New Year
August 18th, 2011 - 11:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday conveyed their greetings to the nation on the eve of Navroz, the Parsi New ... Read more...
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Brand urges politicians to address British youth
August 12th, 2011 - 11:32 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 12 (IANS) British comedian Russell Brand has urged the country's politicians to address the youth in the wake of the London riots."However 'unacceptable' and 'unjustifiable' it might be, ... Read more...
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PDP appeals for mercy to Afzal Guru
August 11th, 2011 - 11:31 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Aug 11 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir's opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) Thursday appealed for mercy to Afzal Guru, whose mercy petition has been sent to President Pratibha Patil ... Read more...
Posted in National |
When rose-coloured glasses can go too far
July 24th, 2011 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 24 (IANS) That positive emotions are good for people is known but they can be negative in people having mood swings of extreme happiness and irritation.Emotions like joy ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Marriage split has made me better actress: Olivia Wilde
July 15th, 2011 - 1:29 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 15 (IANS) Actress Olivia Wilde says she credits her marriage split for making her a "better actress" because the emotional turmoil has made her more compassionate."It makes you ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Why double standards in compassion: BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi
July 5th, 2011 - 5:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Hitting out at Rahul Gandhi's yatra in Bhatta-Parsaul, the main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday asked why the Congress party's "compassion" was only ... Read more...
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