I exercise on treadmill every morning: Mamata
June 21st, 2011 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) A month after assuming charge, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday was in an expansive mood, as she patiently listed her daily routine ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Romania says its vegetables safe for consumption
June 7th, 2011 - 10:37 am ICT by IANS
Bucharest, June 7 (IANS) Romania has said vegetables grown in the country were not infected with the E. coli bacteria and were safe for consumption, Xinhua reported."There is no danger ... Read more...
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World’s most expensive kebab costs 750 pounds
June 3rd, 2011 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 3 (IANS) A chef in Britain has created the world's most expensive kebab - aptly titled King of Kebabs - and costs a whopping 750 pounds, a media ... Read more...
Posted in World |
UAE imports cucumber mostly from outside EU
June 3rd, 2011 - 1:25 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, June 2 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates government has clarified that the country imports most of the cucumber it consumes from outside the European Union (EU).Of the total ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
UAE bans cucumber imports from European countries
June 2nd, 2011 - 12:14 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, June 1 (IANS/WAM) The UAE Wednesday imposed a temporary ban on import of cucumbers from a number of European countries including Spain, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands.A resolution ... Read more...
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Madhavan denies smooching scene with Kangana (Movie Snippets)
February 17th, 2011 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Their chemistry in "Tanu Weds Manu" is the talk of the town - but R. Madhavan has clarified that he has not shot for any smooching scene ... Read more...
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Bribing kids to eat veggies really does work
February 8th, 2011 - 1:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 08 (ANI): A new study has found that bribing children is the best way to get them to eat vegetables.Children who were rewarded for eating their greens over a fortnight ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Top Relaxation Techniques For The Working Soul
December 3rd, 2010 - 7:07 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 3, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Stress can be complicated. While stress levels differ from industry to industry and even individual to individual, stress can bring with it several psychological and other ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Like humans, apes too play it safe when odds are uncertain
November 30th, 2010 - 2:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 30 (ANI): Apes prefer to play it safe when the odds are uncertain, according to a new study.Humans are known to play it safe in a situation when they aren't ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Chinese farmer smashes world record for growing biggest ever cucumber
October 7th, 2010 - 1:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 07 (ANI): A Chinese farmer has broken the world record for growing the biggest ever cucumber - using house dung.Akele Hi grew the monster veg, which is 5ft 7ins long ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Brit granny grows ‘world’s longest cucumber’
September 20th, 2010 - 3:55 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 20 (ANI): A British grandmother may enter record books for growing the world's longest cucumber.Clare Pearce's record breaking cucumber reached at least 47in in a straight line from top to ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Siddique promises 100% entertainment in Kaavalan
September 16th, 2010 - 9:47 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 16, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Maybe, it's disappointing news to hear that Vijay's upcoming release Kaavalan will not hit screens for Diwali. But Siddique's words of assurance about film's quality have ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Pregnant Miranda Kerr will have ‘a handsome baby’, says Heidi Klum
July 30th, 2010 - 1:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 30 (ANI): Supermodel Heidi Klum has said that fellow Victoria's Secret angel and soon-to-be-mum Miranda Kerr will not have any problem in balancing modeling with motherhood.The Aussie model and ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Low cost check dams being constructed in Orissa
July 20th, 2010 - 7:45 pm ICT by ANI
Balangir (Orissa), July 20 (ANI): Low cost check dams are being constructed in Orissa's Balangir District to counter lack of irrigation facilities in the region.Despite receiving an annual rainfall of more ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Rockmelons originated in Asia, not Africa
July 20th, 2010 - 3:16 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, July 20 (ANI): A recent study has revealed that that the cultivated rockmelon originated in Asia, not Africa, as previously thought.The research compared the DNA of melons around the world and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Punjab, Haryana floods: Delhi’s fruit, vegetable prices spiral
July 14th, 2010 - 7:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Already reeling under the effects of the fuel price hike, Delhiites will now have to shell out extra for buying fruit and vegetables following floods in ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Perennial flooding: Project Bagmati seeks to stop
June 23rd, 2010 - 11:11 pm ICT by ANI
By NagendraSitamarhi (Bihar), June 23 (ANI): In catchment areas of Bagmati river in north Bihar, there is an air of foreboding, as this region is 'flood prone'.For the people living here, ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
Simpsons’ Homer declares himself the new Messiah
May 20th, 2010 - 4:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 20 (ANI): In yet another controversial episode of the famous satirical cartoon show 'The Simpsons', Homer declares himself the new Messiah.According to The Daily Star, the chubby cartoon legend believes ... Read more...
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Cool Bresnan is England’s most improved player of the year
May 12th, 2010 - 4:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 12 (ANI): Yorkshire all-rounder Tim Bresnan is cool as a cucumber, and it has shown in his latest performance.So much so, that he is being projected as England's most improved ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Hong Kong man shoves cucumber up his a** in suicide attempt!
March 31st, 2010 - 1:55 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, March 31(ANI): A Hong Kong man tried committing suicide by pushing a cucumber from behind.However, Chin Wei, was rushed to hospital after his daughter found him lying in a pool of ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Review: Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya (2010)
February 27th, 2010 - 2:41 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya: Predictable but CompetentFebruary 26, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya is blatantly guided by the mantra 'Simple But Powerful'. There is nothing new about the film as it is a ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
The Rachael Ray Show: Top 10 for 2010
January 9th, 2010 - 12:04 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
By Angela Kaye Mason
Jan 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) On "The Rachael Ray Show" today, beauty and style expert, Jenn Falik showed us her favorite new items for sale in 2010. She brought out ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Hangover & Remedies To Cure It
January 1st, 2010 - 8:30 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Jan. 01, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Hangover is one of the worst problems that people face on the first day of the New Year. A large number people return home intoxicated on ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Vine seeds that disperse like ‘giant gliders’ inspiring aircraft design
December 7th, 2009 - 2:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, December 7 (ANI): Remarkable footage of falling Alsomitra vine seeds, which use paper-thin wings to disperse like giant gliders, is inspiring researchers for designing aircraft.The Alsomitra vine is a type ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Jessica Alba cuts sugar from daughter’s diet
December 3rd, 2009 - 2:12 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 3 (IANS) Actress Jessica Alba refuses to give her toddler Honor sugary drinks, insisting sodas and synthetic juices are not healthy.
The protective Alba, who gave birth to her daughter in ... Read more...
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Alba’s 18-month-old kid eats ’sugar free diet’!
December 3rd, 2009 - 11:55 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 3 (ANI): Actress Jessica Alba has cut sugary drinks like sodas and juices from daughter Honor's diet, insisting they're not healthy for the tot.The 'Fantastic Four' star, who gave birth ... Read more...
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Sesame Street celebrating its 40th birthday with Google
November 4th, 2009 - 9:58 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Arlington, Nov 4 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Everybody’s favorite muppets show, Sesame Street debuted on 10th November 40 years ago. And its 40th landmark birthday is also being celebrated in style with the ... Read more...
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Sesame Street Celebrates It’s Fortieth Anniversary With First Lady
November 4th, 2009 - 8:29 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Nov. 4, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The television show "Sesame Street" made it's debut forty years back, on Nov. 10. It will be celebrating it's birthday with a special guest on the ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Paltrow endorses “gourmet taco trucks” to “nourish the inner aspect”
October 24th, 2009 - 5:02 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Oct 23 (ANI): To "nourish the inner aspect", Oscar winner Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow suggests eating from "gourmet taco trucks" in the latest newsletter of her blog "GOOP-nourish the inner ... Read more...
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New organic fertiliser boosts farm output
September 3rd, 2009 - 3:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 3 (IANS) Human urine and wood ash appear to make a potent, low cost fertiliser for boosting output of food crops.
A new study found that plants fertilised with urine produced ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Subliminal messages force people into doing what they actually wanted to do
July 6th, 2009 - 12:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 5 (ANI): Why is it that you were not planning to go for shopping but still end up going, and return home with a lot of new things? Well, this ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Curvy cucumbers boomerang back to EU shelves
June 30th, 2009 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, June 30 (DPA) Cucumbers shaped like boomerangs are set to land back on the shelves of European Union shops Wednesday, after the EU's executive bowed to criticism and repealed laws setting ... Read more...
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Malay man booked for using cucumbers, brinjals during sex with wife
May 14th, 2009 - 4:59 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, May 14 (ANI): A Malay man who has been using cucumbers and brinjals while having sex with his wife has been reported to the police for the indecent act.As per ... Read more...
Posted in World |
eCreamery: Ice Cream Made To Order
May 12th, 2009 - 5:22 pm ICT by GD
eCreamery is an Illinois based company that was was initially part of a Chicage store in 2000. It is now a large corporation with over 20 years of experience in the ice ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Indians happiest with sex lives, shows 13-nation survey
February 25th, 2009 - 2:27 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 25 (ANI): Indians sure are having a rocking time in the bedroom. A new survey has found that 70 percent of people living in the sub-continent are sexually ... Read more...
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