Musician uses recycled cans for Lord Ganesha tribute
September 17th, 2012 - 11:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Popular Indian classical vocalist and percussionist Taufiq Qureshi has used a concoction of recycled cans and drums to create a special musical tribute on the ... Read more...
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Country comes before other commitments: Khanna
June 16th, 2012 - 5:26 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, June 16 (IANS) Asserting that the country supersedes all other considerations, All India Tennis Association president Anil Khanna hoped that "good sense prevails" and that Mahesh Bhupathi would ... Read more...
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Government downplays report on Chinese construction in disputed area
April 17th, 2012 - 7:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Indian government has downplayed reports about a proposed construction of an observatory by China in Aksai Chin, a remote part of Jammu and Kashmir's ... Read more...
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In beer-vodka age, thandai still a big draw in Lucknow
March 7th, 2012 - 9:02 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, March 7 (IANS) Other than colour, Holi in this part of the country is time for bacchus lovers to let their hair down. But as other places have moved ... Read more...
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Delhi celebrates Maha Shivaratri with offerings, fasts and prayers
February 20th, 2012 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) For Shiva devotees across the capital, Monday started early. With a ritual bathing of Shivalingams and prayers, the devotees geared up for the festival of ... Read more...
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‘Chaalis Chauraasi’ - a quirky comedy (IANS Hindi Film Review)
January 14th, 2012 - 1:42 am ICT by IANS
Film: "Chaalis Chauraasi"; Starring: Naseerduddin Shah, Atul Kulkarni, Kay Kay Menon, Ravi Kissan; Directed by: Hriday Shetty; Rating: ***Four fine actors, one wild unpredictable night of adventure. As a premise for ... Read more...
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One held for cooking up Rs.8 lakh robbery story
November 15th, 2011 - 11:16 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Nov 15 (IANS) Kept on its toes for the last over 48 hours, Chandigarh police Tuesday said it had cracked a Rs.8 lakh robbery case that actually never was. ... Read more...
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Frieda drinks vegetable juice to keep her skin glowing
April 6th, 2011 - 3:10 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 6 (IANS) "Slumdog Millionaire" actress Freida Pinto, who is the face of L'Oreal, says she drinks a lot of vegetable juice to keep her skin beautiful."I make ... Read more...
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Mother’s concoction offers miracle cure for eczema
March 21st, 2011 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 21 (IANS) A woman, whose infant was suffering from acute eczema, brewed a herbal recipe in her kitchen to help her daughter after conventional treatments failed. The 'miracle' ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Baby Gaga ice cream made from breast milk back on sale in London
March 11th, 2011 - 2:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 11 (ANI): Despite a legal threat from Lady Gaga and an investigation by heath inspectors, the Baby Gaga ice cream - made from human breast milk - is back on ... Read more...
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UK brewery creates beer as the latest Royal Wedding souvenir
February 24th, 2011 - 12:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 24 (ANI): A brewery in Cambridgeshire has created a new beer to celebrate Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal wedding.Called 'Windsor Knot', the beer is a concoction of honey ... Read more...
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Assam celebrates Bihu festival with bonfires, bird fights (Lead)
January 15th, 2011 - 7:15 pm ICT by IANS
Hajo (Assam), Jan 15 (IANS) For a prize comprising traditional bell metal utensils, up to 200 birds and their owners were locked in a bitter fight Saturday -- an event that marks ... Read more...
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Romanian witches to use ‘cat poo, dead dog’ curse on country’s taxmen
January 7th, 2011 - 3:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 7 (ANI): It's bizarre way of protesting against taxes, and a bit scary too - Romanian witches are threatening to use cat excrement and dead dogs to cast spells on ... Read more...
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Laughter never deserts in ‘Tees Maar Khan’ (IANS Film Review, Rating: ***)
December 25th, 2010 - 12:33 am ICT by IANS
By Subhash K. Jha
Film: "Tees Maar Khan"; Starring: Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Akshaye Khanna; Directed by: Farah Khan; Rating: ***You have to hand it to Farah Khan. The zany spirit never ... Read more...
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Wine aficionados throng Pune wine tasting festival
December 12th, 2010 - 2:33 pm ICT by ANI
Pune, Dec 12 (ANI): Wine lovers from across the country thronged Maharashtra's Pune city on Saturday to attend the 'Wine Tasting Festival'.Celebrations for the festive season have already kicked off here with ... Read more...
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Aditya Chopra not directing ‘Dhoom 3′
November 19th, 2010 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 19 (IANS) Dismissing reports that Aditya Chopra will direct "Dhoom 3", a representative from Yash Raj Films said that the news is "utterly astonishing and nonsensical"."The least one expects ... Read more...
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‘Experienced and confident cook’ Marilyn Monroe’s stuffing recipe revealed
November 13th, 2010 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 13 (ANI): Marilyn Monroe was an expert in the kitchen, according to a new book, which includes her very own recipe for stuffing.The Hollywood glamour girl's recipe consists of ... Read more...
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Mexicans chefs prepare world’s largest enchilada
October 19th, 2010 - 1:20 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Oct 19 (ANI): Mexican chefs made a scrumptious entry into the record books when they prepared world's largest enchilada, 70 meters long and weighing 1,416 kgs.The feat was achieved during ... Read more...
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Willy Wonka Gum May Become A Reality
October 13th, 2010 - 7:53 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Oct 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Willy Wonka gum may not remain a fictional concept in the coming days with the development of a breakthrough technology that resorts to microscopic capsules to ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Scientists find ‘elixir of life’
October 6th, 2010 - 2:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 06 (ANI): An 'elixir of life' cocktail that could increase life expectancy has been created by scientists.A new study has found that when mice are given drinking water laced with ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
The Republicans In America Suggest New Tax Cuts And A Freeze On Federal Expenditure
September 8th, 2010 - 9:51 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Washington, September 8, 2010 (Just Flashed): The chief of the Republicans in the "American House of Representatives' happens to be John Boehner, who hails from Ohio. He vocalized on Wednesday a proposition ... Read more...
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‘Demi Moore looks better than she did in her 30s’ in new Twitter pics
September 2nd, 2010 - 5:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 02 (ANI): Demi Moore's recent skimpy bikini pictures on Twitter show her in better shape than she did in her 30s.Mother-of-three Moore, 47, has been working hard on her health ... Read more...
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Family has to decide whether to report rape: Court
August 5th, 2010 - 1:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court has said that while there should be prompt lodging of a First Information Report (FIR) in criminal cases, there could be no straight-jacketed formula ... Read more...
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Comedian Will Smith Wishes To Be Cain, With A ‘Vampiric Twist’
July 19th, 2010 - 7:15 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
July 19, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): It's just normal that when you have the status of a powerful celebrity, you have the power and the position to star in any film ... Read more...
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Moore, Kutcher on strict diet regime
July 14th, 2010 - 2:25 am ICT by IANS
London, July 14 (IANS) Hollywood couple Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher have embarked on a detox diet plan.
The 47-year-old actress and her 32-year-old spouse embarked on the master cleanse diet Saturday ... Read more...
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Cocktail Launched In Kochi
July 13th, 2010 - 2:47 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
July 13, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): In latest Malayalam movie news, Arunkumar who is a regular with the editing department of Priyadarshan would be directing a film named Cocktail. Only last week, the ... Read more...
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Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore stop eating to follow fad detox diet
July 13th, 2010 - 2:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 13 (ANI): Hollywood couple Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore are getting healthy together. The two have stopped eating - to follow a fad detox diet.The couple is undergoing ... Read more...
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World’s most expensive cocktail costs $1300 per glass!
July 11th, 2010 - 12:25 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, July 11 (ANI): A Mai Tai, served in Belfast's The Merchant Hotel, has earned the distinction of being the World's Most Expensive Cocktail.The concoction comprises the same ingredients as the original, ... Read more...
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Malaysian firm set to become first to produce antibiotic-free eggs
July 9th, 2010 - 12:32 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, July 9 (ANI): A Malaysian company hopes to become the first in Asia to produce antibiotic-free chicken eggs.According to The Star, Luheng Agriculture Technology Sdn Bhd has come up with ... Read more...
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Outrage over Brit Islamist leader’s call on Oz Muslims to ’shun haram democracy’
July 5th, 2010 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, July 5(ANI): Australian Protectionist Party (APP) activists have protested against British Hizb ut-Tahrir (HT) leader Burhan Hanif's advice to Aussie Muslims to spurn secular democracy and join the struggle for a ... Read more...
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Thousands of devotees take part in bathing festival of deities at Puri’s Jagannath temple
June 26th, 2010 - 10:23 pm ICT by ANI
Puri (Orissa), June 26(ANI): Thousands of devotees on Saturday took part in the annual Deva Snana Poornima at the famed temple of Jagannath in Puri, Orissa.Deva Snanna Poornima is observed with ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
2000 Calorie Milk Shake- One Of The Worst Drinks In America
May 30th, 2010 - 7:41 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
May 30, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): A 2000 calorie shake has been proclaimed as one of the unhealthiest drinks in the US. The milk shake contains as much fat as 25 ... Read more...
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French Model Noemie Lenoir Hospitalized Subsequent To An Attempt To Perpetrate Suicide
May 15th, 2010 - 7:43 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
May 15, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Noemie Lenoir is the prominent French model and actress. She is also the girlfriend of the respected ex-Chelsea footballer, Claude Makelele. She is the eminent ... Read more...
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Vatican Priest On Trial For Child Abuse Accusations
April 28th, 2010 - 7:28 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Rome, Italy, Apr 28, (THAINDIAN NEWS) In a shocking revelation about the corruption that lurks behind the sanctimonious precincts of he Church, a Vatican priest have been accused of committing ... Read more...
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Lizard liquor creates stir in Malaysia!
April 8th, 2010 - 5:53 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Apr 8 (ANI): Some Vietnamese workers are making news for creating a special brew-homemade liquor fermented with the carcass of monitor lizards.Employed at furniture factories, the workers have claimed that ... Read more...
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