Army sponsors industrial tour for residents of LoC town
September 11th, 2012 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Sep 11 (IANS) The Army in Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday flagged off a group of 25 people from a town near the Line of Control (LoC) in the state's ... Read more...
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Expansion work to end at Tata Metaliks’ Kharagpur plant by October
September 6th, 2012 - 11:18 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 6 (IANS) Pig iron maker Tata Metaliks, promoted by Tata Steel, will complete its capacity expansion work at its Kharagpur plant in October, a top company executive said ... Read more...
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Happy Birthday Usain Bolt!
August 21st, 2012 - 6:41 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Kingston, Aug 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) It will be very enticing for Usain bolt who will be hosting a grand birthday party very soon. He has been declared as the world champion in ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Fruits of independence yet to reach the poor: Akhilesh
August 15th, 2012 - 4:47 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Aug 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav hoisted the tri-colour Wednesday and vowed to develop the state within a stipulated time.Addressing a gathering after hoisting the ... Read more...
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Dikshit launches plantation drive
August 6th, 2012 - 9:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Monday launched the annual plantation drive during which one million saplings will be planted in the capital.Dikshit was joined by ... Read more...
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70,000 Pakistani officials have not got salary
August 3rd, 2012 - 12:57 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 3 (IANS) A staggering 70,000 government employees here did not get their salary on time due to an auditors' strike, a media report said.The daily Dawn said as ... Read more...
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‘Relaxed’ Pranab awaiting presidential results
July 22nd, 2012 - 1:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) UPA presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee had a breakfast of milk and fruits for breakfast and was relaxed and "eagerly awaiting the outcome" of the ... Read more...
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New roads, bridges for Maharashtra’s Maoist-hit Gadchiroli
June 11th, 2012 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Aiming to spur progress and development in the worst Maoist-affected Gadchiroli district, the Maharashtra government has taken up construction of strategic inter-state river bridges and expanding ... Read more...
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Bolivar players pleaded for mercy, says Santos striker
May 12th, 2012 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, May 12 (IANS) Bolivar players pleaded with their Santos opponents to show mercy during the Brazilian club's 8-0 Copa Libertadores victory.According to Santos striker Alan Kardec, the ... Read more...
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South Korea’s producer prices fall
May 8th, 2012 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
Seoul, May 8 (IANS) South Korea's producer prices fell for the first time in five months in April due to a decline in farm goods prices, the central bank said ... Read more...
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CPI-M attacks Hillary’s Kolkata visit
May 7th, 2012 - 9:21 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 7 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist Monday termed the visit of US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as a bid by the US to "harvest fruits" ... Read more...
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Chinese city to hold charity fair
May 7th, 2012 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 7 (IANS) A charity-themed expo is scheduled to run July 12-14 in the south China metropolis of Shenzhen, Mayor Xu Qin said Monday.Titled "Development, Integration and Transparency", the ... Read more...
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Narasimhan begins second term as Andhra Pradesh governor
May 3rd, 2012 - 4:28 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, May 3 (IANS) E.S.L. Narasimhan Thursday was sworn-in as the governor of Andhra Pradesh for a second consecutive term.He has been given a five-year extension by President Pratibha ... Read more...
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People more likely to eat fruits within reach
May 1st, 2012 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 1 (IANS) Want to stay healthy - then place fruits in a clear bowl within arm's reach, so that you could help yourself whenever you felt the urge ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
PM greets nation on Baisakhi, Vishu and Bihu
April 12th, 2012 - 5:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday greeted the nation on the occasion of the traditional harvest festivals Baisakhi, Vishu and Bihu.The prime minister said in ... Read more...
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How to make safe and healthy herbal colours at home (To go with ‘This Holi, play with a splash of safety’)
March 5th, 2012 - 3:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) If you are wondering where to get natural colours to play Holi with, then here's the home manual:Green - Mix pure mehendi powder with some ... Read more...
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Dubai’s inflation down 0.94 percent in January
February 18th, 2012 - 12:50 am ICT by IANS
Dubai, Feb 17 (IANS/WAM) The monthly inflation rate in emirate of Dubai dropped 0.94 percent in January as compared to the previous month.Inflation of food and non-alcoholic beverages decreased by ... Read more...
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Simeone satisfied with a draw in his first match
January 9th, 2012 - 12:28 am ICT by IANS
Madrid, Jan 8 (IANS) New Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said he was satisfied with a 0-0 result against Malaga in his debut match.Former Atletico midfielder Simeone was named Gregorio ... Read more...
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Revoke AFSPA in Kashmir, reiterates Omar
December 29th, 2011 - 11:20 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Dec 29 (IANS) Reiterating his demand for revoking the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday mocked the opposition Peoples ... Read more...
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Apples fall from sky in Coventry
December 15th, 2011 - 8:52 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Dec 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A bizarre incident happened in the British town of Coventry when motorists literally had to duck and avoid being hit by falling apples. On Monday night residents ... Read more...
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Food inflation slips marginally, still above comfort level
October 13th, 2011 - 2:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) India's food inflation dipped marginally to 9.32 percent for the week ended Oct 1, but still remained far above comfortable levels of policymakers, official data ... Read more...
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Food inflation rises 9.41 percent; Pranab expresses concern
October 7th, 2011 - 3:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) India's food inflation accelerated to 9.41 percent for the week ended Sep 24 as compared to 9.13 percent in the previous week due to ... Read more...
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Pakistan’s food export rises by 33.5 percent
September 29th, 2011 - 10:03 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 29 (IANS) Pakistan's food export rose by 33.5 percent during the first two months of the current fiscal year compared to the corresponding period in 2010-11.Pakistan has earned ... Read more...
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What keeps Anna going - diet plan (With ‘Anna is a tough man, say amazed doctors’)
August 27th, 2011 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Though Anna Hazare has been subsisting on water for the past 12 days and has amazed doctors and the public alike with his energy, ... Read more...
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Fruit Bats use internal maps to navigate
August 17th, 2011 - 7:10 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Jerusalem, Aug 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have identified that the Egyptian fruit bats are naturally equipped with internal compass and visual maps that makes it possible ... Read more...
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Worthington planning Hollywood break
August 13th, 2011 - 8:33 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 13 (IANS) Actor Sam Worthington is planning to take a career break so that he can "enjoy the fruits" of his hard work.The 35-year-old, who received acclaims for ... Read more...
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Food inflation falls to 7.33 percent
July 28th, 2011 - 2:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) India's food inflation dropped to 7.33 percent for the week ended July 16, the lowest in over two years, as the rise in prices of ... Read more...
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McDonald’s to give free fruit with every Happy Meal
July 27th, 2011 - 10:25 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, July 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) McDonald’s has announced that they will start giving fruits for every Happy Meal purchased from April of 2012. The famous eatery has been criticized for years ... Read more...
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India’s food inflation declines
July 21st, 2011 - 2:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Food inflation declined to 7.58 percent for the week ending July 9, compared to 8.31 percent in the previous week as prices of onions, milk, ... Read more...
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Food inflation rises to 8.31 percent
July 14th, 2011 - 1:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) After two weeks of moderation, food inflation rose to 8.31 percent for the week ended July 2 as against 7.61 percent in the previous week ... Read more...
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Pakistan exports to Sri Lanka at $283 mn in 2010
July 8th, 2011 - 12:48 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 8 (IANS) Pakistan's exports to Sri Lanka stood at $283 million in 2010, a minister said.Minister for Commerce Amin Fahim said Thursday that during 2010, Pakistan imported goods ... Read more...
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Chennai boy killing: Notice to defence secretary, police chief
July 6th, 2011 - 8:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Wednesday issued a notice to Defence Secretary Pradeep Kumar and the Chennai police chief over the killing of a ... Read more...
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China lost $6.65 bn due to floods in 2011
June 30th, 2011 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 30 (IANS) Floods in China have cost the economy a total of 43.2 billion yuan (around $6.65 billion) so far this year, the government said Thursday.The State Flood ... Read more...
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Food inflation is down sharply
June 30th, 2011 - 1:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) In what could come as a respite to consumers and policymakers, India's food inflation slipped to 7.78 percent for the week ending June 18, compared ... Read more...
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Food inflation climbs to 9.13 percent
June 23rd, 2011 - 1:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India's food inflation rose to 9.13 percent for the week ended June 11, compared to 8.96 percent recorded in the previous week, official data showed ... Read more...
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