Chimps selfish when it comes to food
August 17th, 2012 - 2:53 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 17 (IANS) Some things cannot be explained by evolution. Chimps and bonobos don't share an innate sense of fairness with their closest human kin.Keith Jensen, professor at Queen ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Dried grapes as good as energy bars
July 26th, 2012 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 26 (IANS) Raisins can help power the body when exercising just as well as expensive sports nutrient bars, a study suggests.The dried grapes give athletes all they need ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Popping raisins curbs calorie intake in children
June 3rd, 2012 - 4:26 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, June 3 (IANS) Eating raisins, or dried grapes, as an after-school snack curbs calorie intake and promotes a feeling of fullness as compared to other snacks, says a study.The ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Beckham’s kids love tipsy mom
April 14th, 2012 - 7:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 14 (IANS) Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham's children love it when she gets tipsy.Her boys - Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz - like it when she gets drunk ... Read more...
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High tariffs will harm India-US business ties: US commerce secretary
March 26th, 2012 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Urging India to cut duties on imports of American manufactured products, US Commerce Secretary John Bryson Monday said such high tariffs would cause "significant harm" ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Climate change triggers early grape ripening
February 28th, 2012 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Feb 28 (IANS) Climate change is causing the early ripening of grapes, latest research shows.Scientists attribute the fruit's ripening to climate warming and a decline in soil water content, ... Read more...
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Barrymore launches own wine brand
February 21st, 2012 - 4:12 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 21 (IANS) Actress Drew Barrymore has launched her own brand of fine wine.The actress has joined hands with California-based distributor Wilson Daniels to create a crisp, dry and ... Read more...
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Cognac that accompanied Napoleon to be auctioned
February 20th, 2012 - 7:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 20 (IANS) A bottle of Cognac that accompanied Napoleon Bonaparte on his conquests of Europe is among 5,000 unopened bottles worth over five million pounds that will be ... Read more...
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Grapes can stave off age-related blindness
January 15th, 2012 - 4:17 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) Eating grapes seem to slow or help prevent the onset of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition affecting millions of elderly people worldwide.
AMD is a ... Read more...
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Natural compound prevents diabetes
September 4th, 2011 - 2:05 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Sep 4 (IANS) Resveratrol, a natural compound found in grapes, mulberries and peanuts is effective against diabetes, claims a study.Resveratrol has been shown to extend the lifespan of many ... Read more...
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Grapes may help you prevent premature ageing
August 1st, 2011 - 11:50 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 1 (IANS) If you wish to avoid looking older than your age, try relishing grapes. A new study has found this fruit could protect against skin cancer and ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
T-Pain files a lawsuit against auto-tune maker Antares Technologies
July 29th, 2011 - 10:51 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, July 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) R&B singer T-Pain has filed a lawsuit against Antares Technologies, who are the makers of the popular vocal effect known as ‘auto-tune’. It ought to be ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Chimps lose out by ‘aping dominant member of the group’
April 24th, 2011 - 5:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 24 (ANI): A Georgia State University researcher has hinted that a chimpanzee is unable to use its own initiative to gain the best possible reward if it behaves differently from ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
It’s official! Men have lower attention spans than women
February 28th, 2011 - 12:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 28 (ANI): Do you struggle to make your man give attention to what you say? Well, now even science says that men have lower attention spans than women.Also, women are ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Bottle of French rare vintage fetches a record 77,412 dollars at auction
February 6th, 2011 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): A bottle of yellow wine, Vin jaune, from 1774 has fetched 77,412 U.S. dollars in eastern France, setting a record price.The 237-year-old bottle of wine, brewed from ... Read more...
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Over 200-year old bottle of wine sells for $77,000
February 6th, 2011 - 12:25 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, Feb 6 (IANS) A bottle of Vin jaune (yellow wine), dating back to 1774, was auctioned for 57,000 euros (about $77,000) in France.
The bottle of wine, brewed from grapes in ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Can sauvignon blanc in sunscreen help avoid sunburn?
January 17th, 2011 - 5:29 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Jan 17 (ANI): A NZ company has discovered a brand new use for Marlborough sauvignon blanc - using it in sunscreen.Marlborough company NZ Extracts recently commissioned AgResearch to investigate whether sauvignon ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Grape compound increases beneficial fat hormone
January 8th, 2011 - 1:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 8 (ANI): A compound in grapes displays antioxidant and other positive properties. Now, a new study has described a novel way in which resveratrol exerts these beneficial health effects.Resveratrol stimulates ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Mysterious allergen in wine that causes headaches, stuffy noses identified
November 18th, 2010 - 1:40 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 18 (ANI): Scientists have identified the mysterious allergen in wine that causes headaches, stuffy noses, skin rash and other allergy symptoms.The discovery opens to door to development of wine-making processes ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
8 out of 10 Brit owners feed their dogs takeaways!
September 11th, 2010 - 4:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 11 (ANI): A UK survey has revealed that the dogs' dinners are going gourmet as owners tend to feed them takeaways regularly.According to a Petplan study, eight out of 10 ... Read more...
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Drunk Baboons Making Life Miserable In Cape Town
August 31st, 2010 - 8:53 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Aug 31, (THAINDIAN NEWS) An unusual problem has snatched the peace out of the lives of the winemakers in and around Cape Town, South Africa. As per reports, a group ... Read more...
Posted in Odd news |
Plant agents show promise in preventing skin cancer
August 29th, 2010 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) Certain plant substances found in grapes, berries and walnuts, when given in combinations, have shown promise in preventing skin cancer.
The compounds, which occur naturally in a number ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Price rise: women tie vegetable rakhis on PM, Rahul’s photos
August 24th, 2010 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
Seetamadhi (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 24 (IANS) Women here drove home the issue of price rise on Raksha Bandhan festival Tuesday by tying special rakhis made with vegetables and pulses on photographs ... Read more...
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Oxytocin illegal, other ripening agents allowed: Azad
August 20th, 2010 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) While the government does not approve of the use of oxytocin chemical, other hormones or substances are allowed to be used for ripening fruits and growth of ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Tricking the brain to shed weight
August 3rd, 2010 - 2:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 3 (IANS) Being a little smart may help you lose weight! The brain can be tricked into shedding weight by eating high satiety, low-calorie foods like apples, bananas and grapes. ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Drink red wine for healthier life
July 31st, 2010 - 10:46 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 31 (IANS) People now have some good reason to drink as researchers in the US have claimed that drinking red wine can help live a longer and healthier life. ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Beer made 9000 years back in China recreated
July 21st, 2010 - 2:22 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, July 21 (ANI): If you are a fan of classic brews, here's one for you - a beer made from a 9,000-year-old recipe.An American brewery has recreated the beer after analysing ... Read more...
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Canadian military to purge its classroom materials of sexist cartoons
July 12th, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
Toronto, July 11 (ANI): The Canadian military has kicked off an initiative to cleanse its classroom materials of numerous offensive cartoons - some featuring women in degrading sexual situations - used in ... Read more...
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Now a mango wine to take you ‘high’
June 28th, 2010 - 6:36 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, June 28 (IANS) If the several mango drinks available in the market are not enough to give you a kick, a group of scientists here have developed wines made of mangoes ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Some kinds of excitement lead to unhealthy choices
June 22nd, 2010 - 8:00 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 22 (IANS) You might want to avoid shopping for food right after a heavy workout or drinking after an intense day of high-powered negotiations if you want to avoid ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Being aroused ‘can lead to unhealthy choices’
June 22nd, 2010 - 1:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 22 (ANI): Being aroused in any way may make you feel positive and happy, but that can come at the cost of your health, says a new study."While happy ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Grapes worth billions of rupees stuck in European market ports
May 22nd, 2010 - 9:35 pm ICT by ANI
Pune (Maharashtra), May 22 (ANI): The European Union (EU) authorities have reportedly rejected a 52,000-tonne export consignment of Indian grapes, resulting in grapes worth Rs 300 crore stuck at different ports in ... Read more...
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Kelly Bensimon Loses It At ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’
May 21st, 2010 - 5:54 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
May 21, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Reality television drama took a more serious turn with Kelly Bensimon of 'The Real Housewives of New York City' showing signs of a mental breakdown and ... Read more...
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Karnataka farmers take to Grape farming
May 8th, 2010 - 3:22 pm ICT by ANI
Bangalore, May 8 (ANI): Karnataka farmers are making good profits out of grape farming, as in the last five years, the farming of grapes has increased manifold and high profits has encouraged ... Read more...
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Red wine may protect brain from stroke damage
April 22nd, 2010 - 12:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 22 (ANI): Scientists at Johns Hopkins have found that red wine consumption can protect the brain from damage after a stroke.Two hours after feeding mice a single modest dose ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |