Bodies were iron hot, say Karachi rescuers
September 13th, 2012 - 12:34 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Sep 13 (IANS) "The bodies were iron hot," said a rescuer who himself got burnt while carrying the victims of a factory fire that left at least 289 people ... Read more...
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FIFA names World Cup ball Brazuca
September 3rd, 2012 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 3 (IANS) World football governing body FIFA has said that "Brazuca" will be the official name of the 2014 World Cup match ball.The name won a ... Read more...
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Pazzini’s hat-trick helps Milan beat Bologna
September 2nd, 2012 - 3:54 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Sep 2 (IANS) Giampaolo Pazzini put on an inspiring performance on his AC Milan debut as he scored a hat-trick to beat Bologna 3-1 in the Italian Serie ... Read more...
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Luthria’s next film with Saif to begin 2013
September 1st, 2012 - 5:37 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 1 (IANS) Filmmaker Milan Luthria, set to reunite with actor Saif Ali Khan 13 years after they worked together in 1999 film "Kachche Dhaage", will start shooting his ... Read more...
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Your wish is Ranbir’s command!
August 27th, 2012 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Did you dream of actor Ranbir Kapoor blowing kisses at you? It can turn into reality now - virtually, at least!A new YouTube application ... Read more...
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Alzheimer’s hits women more severely than men
August 26th, 2012 - 12:45 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 26 (IANS) Alzheimer's hits women more severely than men, even when both are in the same stage of the disease.Researchers from the University of Hertfordshire discovered that men ... Read more...
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Superstars are remembered only when they die: Bipasha Basu (Interview)
August 24th, 2012 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) After being in the industry for more than a decade, Bipasha Basu says an actor's life is a sad one. She says even superstars ... Read more...
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Pattinson finds fans concern ’sweet’
August 16th, 2012 - 3:27 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 16 (IANS) Actor Robert Pattinson is grateful to his fans for their good wishes over his personal crisis.The 26-year-old hit headlines last month after it was revealed ... Read more...
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Agitated Sonia takes on Advani
August 8th, 2012 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) In a rare show of strong emotion inside parliament, Congress president Sonia Gandhi was visibly agitated Wednesday over BJP leader L.K. Advani's remarks questioning ... Read more...
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Olympics : Meares pips Pendleton to cycling gold
August 8th, 2012 - 5:02 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Anna Meares of Australia consigned defending champion Victoria Pendleton to defeat in a controversial Olympic cycling sprint final Tuesday.Pendleton was relegated after winning the first ... Read more...
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Azarenka takes tennis bronze for Belarus
August 4th, 2012 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) World No.1 Victoria Azarenka beat Russia's Maria Kirilenko in straight sets to take the bronze for Belarus in the women's singles tennis at the ... Read more...
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Karan Johar’s emotion runs high with SOTY
August 2nd, 2012 - 9:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) After introducing a fresh breed of directors, filmmaker Karan Johar is launching three new actors with his forthcoming film "Student Of The Year" (SOTY) and ... Read more...
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‘Finding Nemo’ 3D in India before US (With Images)
August 1st, 2012 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Academy award-winning animated feature film "Finding Nemo" is returning to the big screen in a thrilling 3D avatar, set to release in India Aug 24, ... Read more...
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Olympics: China’s Lei Sheng wins foil gold
August 1st, 2012 - 6:18 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 1 (IANS) Chinese fencer Lei Sheng beat Alaaeldin Abouelkassem of Egypt 15-13 to win the men's foil gold Tuesday.The 28-year-old Chinese, who beat top seed Valerio Aspromonte and ... Read more...
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Anuj Bidve’s killer jailed for life
July 27th, 2012 - 6:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 27 (IANS) The man who shot dead Indian student Anuj Bidve in a "motiveless" murder in Greater Manchester has been jailed for life, the BBC reported Friday.Kiaran Stapleton, ... Read more...
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Amitabh to carry Olympic torch
July 26th, 2012 - 1:00 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will carry the Olympic torch Thursday, during the Olympic Torch Relay, organised ahead of the opening ceremony of the grand sporting extravaganza ... Read more...
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Awe is good for mental health: Study
July 23rd, 2012 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 23 (IANS) Regular awe-inspiring experiences may improve our mental health and make us nicer people, experts have claimed.The findings have raised the prospect of "awe therapy" to overcome ... Read more...
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Marcelinho an Olympic rookie at 37
July 16th, 2012 - 6:48 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, July 16 (IANS) He may be at an age when most elite athletes have retired, but Brazilian basketballer Marcelinho's Olympic career is only just beginning.The 37-year-old will ... Read more...
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DNA screening to help choose life partners
July 13th, 2012 - 7:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 13 (IANS) In the future, men and women may rely on their genetic compatibility to choose their life partners rather than through a fickle emotion such as love.... Read more...
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Palmeiras defeats Coritiba to win Copa do Brasil
July 12th, 2012 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, July 12 (IANS) Luiz Felipe Scolari's Palmeiras won the Copa do Brasil with a 3-1 aggregate victory in the final over Coritiba.Having lost last week's first leg ... Read more...
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Action heroes pay a price, says Stallone
July 12th, 2012 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 12 (IANS) Sylvester Stallone says years of doing action films has injured his body as well as Arnold Schwarzenegger's, and adds that there is a limit ... Read more...
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Japanese creates robotic buttocks that quiver
July 6th, 2012 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
Tokyo, July 6 (IANS) A 24-year-old graduate student from Tokyo University has created the first robot "that can feel fear" - mechanical buttocks that quiver when you spank them or ... Read more...
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Madonna breaks down during concert
July 6th, 2012 - 1:45 am ICT by IANS
Berlin, July 6 (IANS) Pop icon Madonna opened her heart to fans here at a concert during her ongoing MDNA tour when she broke down in tears.The 53-year-old stunned ... Read more...
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Corinthians win first Copa Libertadores title
July 5th, 2012 - 1:47 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, July 5 (IANS) Brazil's Corinthians won their first Copa Libertadores trophy with a 2-0 victory over Boca Juniors in the final's deciding leg.Veteran striker Emerson gave the ... Read more...
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Priyanka finds Jhilmil endearing
July 3rd, 2012 - 3:10 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) Bollywood's 'Desi Girl' Priyanka Chopra is playing an autistic girl in 'Barfi' and describes it as the most lovable character she has ever played. She ... Read more...
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Nieto claims Mexico presidency win
July 3rd, 2012 - 6:07 am ICT by IANS
Mexico, July 3 (IANS) Institutional Revolutionary Party's Enrique Pena Nieto has claimed victory in Mexico's presidential elections, the Prensa latina news agency reported."I assume with emotion, great commitment, and full ... Read more...
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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...
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Mcconaughey got emotional on wedding day
June 22nd, 2012 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 22 (IANS) Actor Matthew Mcconaughey, who wed Brazilian model and designer Camila Alves earlier this month, was not nervous but a little bit overcame with emotion while waiting ... Read more...
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Saif not playing superhero in my film: Luthria
June 20th, 2012 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Milan Luthria denies reports that Saif Ali Khan will be seen as a superhero in his next directorial venture, and adds that people have misinterpreted ... Read more...
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Research reveals that ‘Early birds are happier’
June 13th, 2012 - 10:16 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Toronto, June 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) According to a new research, early risers are the happiest. Scientists have concluded that individuals who get up earlier in the morning were generally healthier and happier ... Read more...
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‘Left brain crucial for music-linked emotions’
June 4th, 2012 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, June 4 (IANS) Language-based areas of the brain, primarily on the left, are important for extracting emotional meaning from music, says a new study.Our emotions and feelings are typically ... Read more...
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Adele’s tunes inspire Stewart
June 2nd, 2012 - 8:59 am ICT by IANS
London, June 2 (IANS) Grammy award-winning singer Adele's songs helped actress Kristen Stewart to get into character for her title role in movie "Snow White And The Huntsman".Stewart says ... Read more...
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I almost fainted when Shirin’s role was offered: Farah
May 31st, 2012 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Mumba, May 31 (IANS) Farah Khan, who makes her acting debut with "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi", says she was completely shocked when she was offered the role ... Read more...
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Not a single dry eye as Chisty meets family
May 17th, 2012 - 11:50 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, May 17 (IANS) Emotions ran high as virologist Mohammed Khalil Chisty, who spent 20 years in India following a 1992 murder, was reunited with his family in Karachi.Chisty, 80, ... Read more...
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Norway killer says he learned from Al Qaeda
April 21st, 2012 - 10:30 am ICT by IANS
Oslo, April 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Norwegian killer Anders Breivik has told a court in Oslo that he picked up strategies from the Al Qaeda and said it could serve as ... Read more...
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