‘Cybergeddon’ trailer set for digital premiere Sep 25
September 8th, 2012 - 5:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The trailer of filmmaker Anthony E. Zuiker's new film "Cybergeddon" is set to be released Sep 25 on online portal Yahoo!The cyber crime film will ... Read more...
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Football fans give Nehru Cup a miss
August 24th, 2012 - 9:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Unrelenting rain gods and lack of star attraction has persuaded the football fans of the city to give the Nehru Cup a miss.Three consecutive days ... Read more...
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Exodus to northeast from Bangalore down to trickle
August 18th, 2012 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Aug 18 (IANS) Exodus of northeast people from Bangalore to Guwahati reduced to a trickle -- about 100 Saturday from thousands till late Friday -- even as security has ... Read more...
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Six dead due to hot weather in US
July 8th, 2012 - 12:52 am ICT by IANS
Washington, July 7 (IANS) Six people have died due to hot weather in a county in Illinois state in the US, officials said Saturday.The six people -- two Thursday and ... Read more...
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We’re having two weddings on two consecutive days: Ram Charan Teja
June 12th, 2012 - 9:56 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) He will have two weddings -- one for the family and friends, and the other for his fans. Southern actor Ram Charan Teja, who will ... Read more...
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Doctors among four charged with rape
May 25th, 2012 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, May 25 (IANS) Four people, including two government doctors, have been booked for gang-raping a teenage girl for nine days in Haryana's Mewat district, police said Friday.Police in Punhana ... Read more...
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BJP will deliver Telangana: Sushma
March 29th, 2012 - 4:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Appealing to the people of Telangana not to resort to suicide, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj Thursday said a separate Telangana state ... Read more...
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Himachal Congress boycotts minister in assembly
March 20th, 2012 - 2:41 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, March 20 (IANS) The Congress in Himachal Pradesh Tuesday literally excommunicated Health Minister Rajeev Bindal, who has been facing allegations of corruption, in the assembly.After demanding a Central ... Read more...
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London mayor joins preparation for 2012 Games
March 17th, 2012 - 6:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 17 (IANS) The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, joined "Team London Ambassadors" for the first public unveiling of the eye-catching uniforms they will wear when they welcome the ... Read more...
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Himachal braces for more snow, rain
February 16th, 2012 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Feb 16 (IANS) After two consecutive days of sunshine, Himachal Pradesh is likely to receive more rain and snow over the weekend, the Met Office here has forecast."There are ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Nurse case: Bishnois allege CBI harassment
February 12th, 2012 - 11:48 pm ICT by IANS
Jodhpur, Feb 12 (IANS) Hundreds of people from the Bishnoi community took out a massive rally here Sunday in protest against the alleged harassment of a Rajasthan Congress legislator's 80-year-old ... Read more...
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Himachal has break in snowfall, but more in store (Lead)
January 17th, 2012 - 6:41 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Jan 17 (IANS) After two consecutive days of snowfall and rain Himachal Pradesh Tuesday got some relief, but the cold continued to grip the hills, said an official.The meteorological ... Read more...
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Himachal gets relief from snow, rain
January 17th, 2012 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Jan 17 (IANS) After two consecutive days of moderate to heavy snowfall and rain, Himachal Pradesh Tuesday got some relief, but the cold wave continued to grip the hills.The ... Read more...
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Sensex closes in green on first session of 2012 (Lead)
January 2nd, 2012 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) After losing nearly a quarter of its value in 2011, a benchmark index of Indian equities closed 63 points higher Monday, the first trading day ... Read more...
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Toll in Philippines tropical storm rises to 1,236
December 25th, 2011 - 11:50 pm ICT by IANS
Manila, Dec 25 (IANS) The toll in the Philippines tropical storm that hit Mindanao and the central region of Visayas 10 days ago, causing massive rains and flooding, rose to ... Read more...
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Indonesian police arrest 27 after violent wage protests
November 26th, 2011 - 8:26 pm ICT by BNO News
BATAM, INDONESIA (BNO NEWS) -- At least 27 people have been arrested after two consecutive days of violent protesters in the Indonesian province of Riau Islands, police said on Saturday. Around 20 ... Read more...
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A film funded by Icelandic volcano
November 19th, 2011 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 19 (IANS) In April 2010, volcanic ash from the eruption of the hard to pronounce Icelandic volcano, Eyjafjallajokull, threw global airline traffic and business into disarray, causing billions ... Read more...
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After years of silence, 5 kids have hope to hear again
September 28th, 2011 - 12:13 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Six year-old Raunak clutches his mother's right hand and looks at her with curious eyes trying to read every word that she speaks. Having lost ... Read more...
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Violence was unprecedented, says Indian leader in Britain
August 11th, 2011 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) A councillor in London's Southall, also known as Little India, Thursday said he had never seen such large scale violence in recent years."There is calm ... Read more...
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It was scary, says Sikh leader in Britain
August 10th, 2011 - 5:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Recalling a terrifying night of plunder, a Sikh community leader in a British town says, "It was scary"."The rioting started yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon and shops ... Read more...
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US stocks rebound on upbeat jobs data
July 29th, 2011 - 3:20 am ICT by IANS
New York, July 29 (IANS) US stocks rebounded Thursday after the government released upbeat jobs data, Xinhua reported.The Labor Department said before the opening bell that people applying for jobless ... Read more...
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Malinga retires from Tests to prolong international career
April 22nd, 2011 - 7:53 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Sri Lankan express-fast bowler Malinga Friday announced his retirement from Test cricket prolong his career in ODIs and Twenty20s.Malinga, who was accused by his cricket board ... Read more...
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Cognitive-bias modification to help alcoholics stay sober
March 2nd, 2011 - 5:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): Dutch and German psychologists have developed a short-term regime that promises to help alcoholics stay sober.Heavy drinkers tend to behave impulsively in response to temptation. Their 'reflective', ... Read more...
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Clear and pleasant day in Delhi (Lead)
February 17th, 2011 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) After intermittent showers for three consecutive days, Delhi witnessed a clear and pleasant day Thursday as the temperatures remained below average. The met office has predicted sunny ... Read more...
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Scientists accidentally discover possible cure for hair loss
February 17th, 2011 - 12:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 17 (ANI): UCLA scientists may have found a possible solution to an age-old problem - hair loss.The researchers, along with the Veterans Administration that was investigating how stress affects gastrointestinal ... Read more...
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80 Thais stranded at Cairo airport
January 31st, 2011 - 2:33 pm ICT by IANS
Bangkok, Jan 31 (IANS) Political unrest in Egypt has trapped about 80 Thais at the Cairo International Airport for three days, said a Thai foreign ministry's announcement here Monday.Foreign ministry spokesman Thani ... Read more...
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Exposure to room light before bedtime may impact sleep quality, BP
January 13th, 2011 - 5:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 13 (ANI): Exposure to electrical light between dusk and bedtime strongly suppresses melatonin levels and may impact physiologic processes regulated by melatonin signaling, such as sleepiness, thermoregulation, blood pressure and ... Read more...
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UK lotto winner hid 3.5m quid ticket in his trousers
December 31st, 2010 - 6:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec. 31 (ANI): A Lotto millionaire wore the same trousers to bed for four consecutive days to protect his jackpot-winning ticket.Paul Goldie, 51, won over 3.5 million pounds in a Christmas ... Read more...
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Wasted winter session cost nation staggering Rs.171 crore
December 13th, 2010 - 9:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) The washed out winter session of parliament, stalled daily for 22 consecutive days due to opposition protests and adjournments, has translated into a loss of a ... Read more...
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17 days of parliament deadlock costs nation Rs.132 crore
December 6th, 2010 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The non-functioning of parliament is proving very costly for the nation. With the expenditure for each day lost estimated at Rs.7.8 crore, the cumulative loss works ... Read more...
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Notice to government, CVC Thomas on appointment (Lead)
December 6th, 2010 - 2:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the central government and P.J. Thomas on a petition challenging his appointment as the Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC).Thomas' appointment as ... Read more...
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Sensex closes below 20,000 points, ends on flat (Second Lead)
December 3rd, 2010 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities market Friday ended on a lacklustre note as profit booking kicked in after four consecutive days of gains.The 30-share sensitive index ... Read more...
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Five Shiv Sena legislators suspended for one year
December 2nd, 2010 - 4:12 pm ICT by IANS
Nagpur, Dec. 2 (IANS) Five Shiv Sena legislators were Thursday suspended from the Maharashtra assembly for a year following their unruly behaviour on two consecutive days.Sanjay Rathor, Sharad Patil, Ravindra Waikar, ... Read more...
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Breast milk ingredients critical for physiologic development in babies
October 27th, 2010 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 27 (ANI): A new study has suggested the levels of nitrite and nitrate in breast milk change during the initial days after birth to accommodate the changing physiologic requirements of ... Read more...
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Gilani rules out calling Army in ‘troubled’ Karachi for restoring law and order
October 20th, 2010 - 6:10 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Oct 20 (ANI): While Pakistan's commercial capital, Karachi, continues to bleed with target killings, Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has declared that the Army would not be called ... Read more...
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