Chinese journalists provide free lunch
April 9th, 2012 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 9 (IANS) A charity programme initiated by a group of journalists through the internet has been providing free lunch to 15,000 children from needy families across China.The "Free ... Read more...
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iPads could replace books in China school
April 3rd, 2012 - 10:26 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 3 (IANS) Students in a Chinese school may soon carry iPads instead of books to their classrooms as the management is planning to allow the use of the ... Read more...
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French wine maker wins court cases
March 16th, 2012 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 16 (IANS) Chateaux Lafite Rothschild, the French estate that produces some of the most expensive wines, has won six lawsuits against Chinese firms since fake Lafite was found ... Read more...
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China to build four super dams on Jinsha river
June 22nd, 2011 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 22 (IANS) China is building four hydroelectric dams with a generating capacity double that of the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest power station in terms of installed ... Read more...
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Silver for Ram, Seema gets bronze in Asian Grand Prix
May 23rd, 2011 - 12:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) India's middle distance runner Ghamanda Ram and discus thrower Seema Antil won silver and bronze medals in the first leg of the Asian Grand Prix ... Read more...
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Where bone strength comes from
November 2nd, 2010 - 1:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 02 (ANI): Scientist have discovered that bone gets its strength from a combination of tiny fibres that either get stiffer or more malleable when stretched - a finding that could ... Read more...
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Chinese girl promises to marry anyone who would pay ill sister’s bills!
November 16th, 2009 - 2:24 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, November 16 (ANI): A Chinese woman has said that she would tie the knot with any person who could help her pay her sister's medical bills.College graduate Yang Fei posted ... Read more...
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Abu Dhabi to host international hunting, equestrian exhibition
August 3rd, 2009 - 11:39 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Aug 3 (IANS) The capital of the United Arab Emirates is gearing up to host the popular hunting and equestrian exhibition in September. Last year it attracted 95,000 visitors from ... Read more...
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Why some people prefer local items to global brands
April 1st, 2009 - 4:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 1 (ANI): Not everybody prefers Coke or Pepsi, for there are people who love their local beverages far better than these global brands. And now, scientists have delved into the ... Read more...
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Why do consumers choose local brands over global ones?
April 1st, 2009 - 3:08 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 1 (IANS) Consumers prefer local soft drinks rather than global brands like Coca Cola or Pepsi due to their built-in mindsets connected to their desire, a new study said.
"Global-minded consumers ... Read more...
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Akhil wins Asia Zone karting
May 4th, 2008 - 10:40 pm ICT by admin
Coimbatore, May 4 (IANS) India's Akhil Khushlani showcased his talent and beat fancied Mikko Nassi of Finland to win the title in the senior category of the JK Tyre Rotax Mojo Asia ... Read more...
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