Peru to host South American-Arab summit
September 12th, 2012 - 12:14 am ICT by IANS
Lima, Sep 11 (IANS/WAM) The heads of state and government of the Arab and South American countries will hold a summit here to boost cooperation."These regions bring together an enormous ... Read more...
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Chandy writes to Jayalalithaa on smuggling of tobacco products
September 5th, 2012 - 5:17 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 5 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has sought help from his counterpart in Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalithaa to see that smuggling of tobacco products from either state ... Read more...
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I can’t even get close to Arun Govil: Gagan Malik (With Images)
August 31st, 2012 - 4:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Usually actors aspire to play romantic or action roles, but Gagan Malik wanted to play the mythological character of Lord Ram -- he got the ... Read more...
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World’s oldest person celebrates 116th birthday
August 28th, 2012 - 9:43 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
The world is now celebrating the birthday of the world’s oldest person. Aged 116 years old, Besse Cooper qualified to get in the Guinness book of record on January 2011 as the ... Read more...
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CWG graft cases: CBI files charges against six
August 22nd, 2012 - 10:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The CBI has filed a charge sheet against six accused in two graft cases related to the Queen's Baton Relay ceremony in London ahead of ... Read more...
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Fukushima ’caused mutant butterflies’ in Japan
August 15th, 2012 - 9:28 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Tokyo, Aug 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) It was recently reported that Fukushima Nuclear plant is affecting the breeding of butterflies. This was a report that was brought about by the scientist located in ... Read more...
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Focussed on welfare schemes for SC, ST: PM
August 15th, 2012 - 9:40 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The government was giving special attention to the welfare of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections by coming out with programmes ... Read more...
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‘Maano ya na maano’, small screen horror is back
July 26th, 2012 - 10:52 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) You may or may not believe in paranormal and horror stories, but they're back after a gap on Indian television with new shows like "Fear ... Read more...
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Noida village bans tobacco sale, use
July 23rd, 2012 - 12:59 am ICT by IANS
Noida, July 22 (IANS) In a first of its kind, a village council in this Uttar Pradesh district Sunday decided to ban sale of tobacco products in the village and ... Read more...
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Mrinal Sen, Buddhadeb Dasgupta remember Rajesh Khanna
July 18th, 2012 - 5:09 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 18 (IANS) Veteran Bengali filmmakers Mrinal Sen and Buddhadeb Dasgupta Wednesday mourned the death of Bollywood's first superstar Rajesh Khanna and said his acting skills will continue ... Read more...
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Rajesh Khanna left behind rich legacy: Ambika Soni
July 18th, 2012 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni mourned the death of Hindi film superstar Rajesh Khanna and said "his films had no language barriers and ... Read more...
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Online campaign against ‘untouchability’ in Rajasthan (Lead)
July 12th, 2012 - 10:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) An online signature campaign has sought action against alleged untouchability in a Rajasthan district where Dalit women are forced to remove footwear while passing ... Read more...
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Sport fundamental for Italy’s future, says CONI president
July 11th, 2012 - 9:32 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, July 11 (IANS) Italy needs to invest more in sports education that is fundamental for the country's future, the president of the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI), Gianni ... Read more...
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No explosion of corruption under my watch: Manmohan Singh
July 6th, 2012 - 3:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday denied charges of large-scale corruption in the UPA government under him and said he maintained high standard of integrity ... Read more...
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39 couples marry at UAE mass wedding
June 9th, 2012 - 12:49 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, June 8 (IANS/WAM) As many as 39 couples Friday got married at a mass wedding ceremony in Abu Dhabi.The wedding in the Western Region was attended by Sheikh ... Read more...
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Depp receives MTV Generation Award
June 5th, 2012 - 7:02 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, June 5 (IANS) Actor Johnny Depp was presented with the MTV Generation Award at the MTV Movie Awards.The 48-year-old was presented with the award for his contributions ... Read more...
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Whitney Houston’s family in reality show
May 13th, 2012 - 4:13 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, May 13 (IANS) Late singer Whitney Houston's family will star in a reality show titled "The Houston Family Chronicles".The reality show will see Whitney's daughter Bobbi Kristina, mother ... Read more...
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Clinton for strong India-US ties in innovation
May 8th, 2012 - 12:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Tuesday called for increasing cooperation among scientists and scholars from India and the US that can help improve ... Read more...
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77.3 million baby boomers face bleak future
April 17th, 2012 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 17 (IANS) An estimated 77.3 million baby boomers, one of the largest generations in history, face a bleak future and the growing prospect of alienation as they cross ... Read more...
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Sexual reproduction has genetic advantages
April 10th, 2012 - 12:33 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 10 (IANS) Courtship rituals can be a full-time activity, demanding time and effort, but now scientists have discovered why it might be worth it. Animals and plants which ... Read more...
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Body language tips for young executives (To go with ‘Tech, SMS dividing generations at workplace’)
April 9th, 2012 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Here are five body language tips for the young executive by grooming guru Allan Pease:1. Always carry a briefcase or laptop to one side when you go for an interview or ... Read more...
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Internet addiction overwhelming British adults
March 30th, 2012 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 30 (IANS) Britain is rapidly turning into a nation of internet addicts, with the country's adults spending over 15 hours a week staying online, a figure up by ... Read more...
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Puerto Rican bomba a hit across US
March 21st, 2012 - 12:05 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 21 (IANS/EFE) Bomba, Puerto Rico's oldest musical rhythm, is growing in the US thanks to workshops given by maestro Angel Luis Reyes.Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, but ... Read more...
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China builds museum on Confucius
February 29th, 2012 - 10:26 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 29 (IANS) China is building a museum to display over 100,000 cultural relics related to ancient philosopher Confucius.The museum is being built in the eastern Shandong province, Xinhua ... Read more...
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Is NBC planning an Office spinoff for Rainn Wilson?
January 27th, 2012 - 11:06 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Several media reports suggest that NBC is planning a spinoff of the highly successful comedy The Office for Rainn Wilson. The actor plays the role of ... Read more...
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Mamata wishes Netaji a long life
January 23rd, 2012 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 23 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday described the mystery about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose' death as a national shame and wished the leader "a ... Read more...
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World’s first hybrid shark found in Australia
January 4th, 2012 - 9:40 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Sydney, Jan 4 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Scientists are anxiously monitoring the first hybrid shark found in the Australian waters. Marine scientists say the animal is a result of inbreeding between the Australian blacktip ... Read more...
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Dubai ruler wants to honour mothers on accession day
January 1st, 2012 - 10:36 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Jan 1 (IANS/WAM) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has asked officials not to celebrate his accession day but ... Read more...
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Mass wedding held in UAE
December 17th, 2011 - 12:39 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Dec 16 (IANS/WAM) A total 31 couples from different cities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were married in a mass wedding ceremony held in Abu Dhabi.Hamdan bin ... Read more...
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Youth workshop on gender, democracy and peace-building
December 10th, 2011 - 11:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Youths belonging to conflict areas from across South Asia took part in a workshop to help them enhance their capacity for nonviolent, democratic engagement in ... Read more...
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Worms on ISS mission reproduce in space
November 30th, 2011 - 7:21 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 30 (IANS) British researchers sent a type of worm that shares 20,000 genes with humans to the International Space Station (ISS) to test how they deal with space ... Read more...
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‘Hookah bars’ banned in Gurgaon
November 28th, 2011 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, Nov 28 (IANS) Authorities in Gurgaon Monday imposed a ban on the running of "Hookah bars" in the entire district with immediate effect.District Magistrate P.C. Meena Monday invoked Section ... Read more...
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In Britain, just one in four meals is home-cooked
November 27th, 2011 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 27 (IANS) It seems the fast-food or meals-on-the-go lifestyle is steadily overwhelming Britain's lifestyle, with just one in four meals being now cooked at home.According to a research ... Read more...
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Divorce rate of elderly Britons increasing
November 19th, 2011 - 8:44 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 19 (IANS) More and more elderly people in Britain are getting divorce, a media report said.In 2009, about 11,500 people, over the age of 60, were granted divorce, ... Read more...
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Moscow holds contest for grandmoms
November 1st, 2011 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Nov 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow will hold Wednesday its first contest for grandmothers, Moscow Super-Babushka 2011, authorities said.A total of 105 women aged over 50 have put forward their ... Read more...
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