Moderate drinking helps in improved life quality
June 25th, 2012 - 5:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 25 (IANS) Drinking in moderation helped one perform better on index measuring dexterity, emotion, mobility and the ability to understand, than abstaining completely.
Researchers from US-based Boston University ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Grammar, secret of Shakespeare’s appeal
February 1st, 2012 - 2:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 1 (IANS) Shakespeare's mastery of English is more evident in his grammar than in his words, which ensured his pre-eminence and set him apart from others, says a ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Big B introduces ‘RA.One’ game in movie
October 8th, 2011 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) After getting Rajinikanth on board for a cameo in his mega-budget project "RA.One", Shah Rukh Khan has managed to rope in megastar Amitabh Bachchan for ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Salman to resume shooting on Sep 10
September 6th, 2011 - 2:03 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 6 (IANS) Bollywood star Salman Khan, who recently underwent a surgery in Pittsburgh, US, to treat a nerve problem, is expected to resume shooting for "Ek Tha ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
World junior chess: Koushik shocks Sjugirov
August 10th, 2011 - 12:30 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 9 (IANS) Girish A. Koushik defeated second seed Russian Sanan Sjugirov to record a hat-trick of wins against a Grandmaster in the seventh round of the SDAT-RAMCO 50th ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
It’s the Big B through and through in ‘Bbuddah…’ (IANS Hindi Film Review)
July 2nd, 2011 - 1:09 am ICT by IANS
Film: "Bbuddah…Hoga Tera Baap"; Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Sonu Sood, Hema Malini, Raveena Tandon, Prakash Raj, Makarand Deshpande, Charmee Kaur; Written & Directed by: Puri Jagannath; Rating: *** 1/2Folklore has ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
US mom receives revolutionary hand transplant surgery
April 20th, 2011 - 6:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): A 26-year-old California woman has become the first person in the western United States to receive a hand transplant.Emily Fennell, who is a singe mom, was given a ... Read more...
Posted in World |
BP oil spill’s psychological effects go beyond residents of impacted areas
February 18th, 2011 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): A new study has found that the psychological effects of the BP oil spill, the largest recorded environmental disaster in human history, extend far beyond people living around ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Ralph Fiennes to play baddie in new Bond film?
February 5th, 2011 - 12:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 5 (ANI): Brit actor Ralph Fiennes is apparently in talks to play an important role in the forthcoming 007 movie.His representatives are apparently in discussion with the producers and director ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Armless Chinese pianist to take his skill on a world tour
November 19th, 2010 - 6:13 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): An armless Chinese pianist is set to take his unusual skill on a world tour, showing off to the world his dexterity with his toes.Liu Wei, a ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Review Of ‘The Big C’
October 20th, 2010 - 4:20 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 20, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Few shows manage to handle Cancer the way ‘The Big C’ does it; the show’s writers deserve a huge round of applause for handling this delicate ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Captain Sully Movie deal Finalized
October 4th, 2010 - 7:57 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
October 4, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Hollywood loves to make films about real life heroes. Nothing is more attractive than seeing an average Joe turning into the savior of hundreds ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Scientists unlock secret behind Mona Lisa’s mystic smile
August 23rd, 2010 - 2:10 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Aug 23 (ANI): For years and years, Mona Lisa's mysterious smile has baffled experts. But not any more.Leonardo Da Vinci was a genius in many ways, and his technique of ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
How the neck helped evolution of human brain
July 28th, 2010 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 28 (ANI): The neck gave humans so much freedom of movement that it played a major role in the evolution of the human brain, according to new research.The study, conducted ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Porulu - Revealing Hardcore Realities Of Chennai Slums
July 13th, 2010 - 1:32 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
July 13, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Films with newcomers have instantly worked wonders as the audiences have welcomed them ardently for their substance and presentation. Indeed, in the past couple of years, ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Being superstitious can actually boost your performance
June 16th, 2010 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 16 (ANI): If a new research is to be believed, then believing in luck is enough to boost performance.Scientists from the University of Cologne designed four experiments to test the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Apple iPad Finds Way For The Disabled
April 19th, 2010 - 8:06 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Wisconsin, Apr 19, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Wisconsin University Professor Greg Vanderheiden has come up with a benevolent concept in which Apple's I pad shall find its use to help the disabled ... Read more...
Posted in Technology Industry News |
Holding cash can provide pain relief
April 13th, 2010 - 3:07 am ICT by IANS
London, April 13 (IANS) A new research suggests that handling money can be an effective way of relieving pain, or even preventing it in the first place.
Researchers found people who counted money ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
“Actors are Basically insecure and need the nod of approval from their Directors” - Shabana Azmi
April 3rd, 2010 - 1:59 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
April 3, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Shabana Azmi is of the opinion that acting is something that can be taught, though talent is something which is inborn. "Training is definitely helpful for ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Now a friendly neighbourhood ‘Robonaut 2′ that works alongside humans
February 5th, 2010 - 4:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 5 (ANI): NASA and General Motors have unveiled robots that may soon work alongside humans in space and on earth.The robots have been invented with the intention of lending a ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Ulka gets yet another admirer
January 7th, 2010 - 8:25 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The latest to be stumped by Ulka Gupta's, the child actor in Zee's "Jhansi Ki Rani'. The latest to be stumped by Ulka Gupta, the child artist in Zee's "Jhansi Ki ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Wild chimps in Senegal have near human understanding of fire
December 23rd, 2009 - 1:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, December 23 (ANI): A new study has found that savanna chimpanzees in Senegal have a near human understanding of wildfires and change their behavior in anticipation of the fire's movement.Iowa State ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Jerryd Bayless Shows Surprising Dexterity In Match Against Phoenix Suns
December 18th, 2009 - 8:26 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Dec. 18, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Jerryd Bayless finally seems to be at the peak form of his career. After almost a year that he had been drafted by the Portland Blazers, ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Zee TV synopsis for the weekend (18th Dec 2009 to 20th Dec 2009)
December 18th, 2009 - 10:05 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
Lux Dance India Dance (new series)Telecast date: Friday, 18th Dec at 9:30 pmAn entire nations' pulse raced as the handsome hunk Salman wove magic with his moves on television last year. ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Strumming heartstrings!
December 2nd, 2009 - 6:48 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The man who brings to life myriad instruments with his magical fingers and the woman instrumental in making the musical journey of his life melodious, came together in a unique concert ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Simulated ultrasound training improves safety without risk to patients
November 30th, 2009 - 5:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 30 (ANI): Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital have claimed that using mannequins to teach trainee doctors how to do ultrasound-guided procedures could be an effective way to improve their skills ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Andre Ward Snatches Surprise Victory From Kesslar
November 22nd, 2009 - 7:34 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Nov. 22, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Andre Ward beat Mikkel Kessler, according to an unanimous technical decision taken by the judges. Andre is a former light-heavyweight Olympic champion and Mikkel is the ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Pirates of the Caribbean parrot attacks cop
September 11th, 2009 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 11 (ANI): A parrot that starred in the Pirates of the Caribbean attacked a cop when it was separated from its owner after she was asked to pull over for ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Edward “Ted” Kennedy: The US Senator Dies At 77
August 26th, 2009 - 3:04 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Edward "Ted" Kennedy, the US Senator, whose life was marked with triumph and tragedy who evolved as a dubious choice for the post to one of the most influential ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
The Re-Modeled Onyxia: “Brood Mother”
August 13th, 2009 - 7:06 pm ICT by GD
It is the fifth anniversary of the World Of Warcraft (officially starting this November) and the "brood mother" Onyxia is all set for a makeover! The horrendous awe-inspiring cold-blooded killer has been ... Read more...
Posted in Technology Industry News |
Lawn games good for health and coordination
August 3rd, 2009 - 2:14 pm ICT by IANS
By Eva Neumann
Hamburg, Aug 3 (DPA) Summer is the season of lawn games and activities like indiaca, petanque, skittles, badminton, Frisbee or boomerang throwing. They all have two things in common: they ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Pizza peel inspires new robotic hand with improved dexterity
July 27th, 2009 - 2:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 27 (ANI): Osaka University engineers in Japan have turned to an unlikely source of inspiration to improve dexterity among robots-a pizza parlour."An Italian chef dextrously manipulates a pizza in ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Pizza chefs help improve robots’ dexterity
July 25th, 2009 - 12:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 25 (ANI): A group of Japanese engineers has turned to an unlikely source of inspiration to boost robots' dexterity: a pizza parlour."An Italian chef dextrously manipulates a pizza in an ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Meet the man whose prostate cancer has been treated by a robot
July 1st, 2009 - 3:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 1 (ANI): Taking a big leap in the fight against prostate cancer, doctors have for the first time treated a British patient using a surgical robot.Jeremy Lineham, 48, of Chichester, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Light touch does depend on Merkel cells, confirms study
June 19th, 2009 - 2:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 19 (ANI): An American study has confirmed that light touch-the sense that lets musicians find the right notes on a keyboard, a seamstress revel in the feel of cool silk, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |