Meet the Amazons: an anti-terror women squad for Olympics
July 22nd, 2012 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 22 (IANS) The Amazons, an elite special forces anti-terror team comprising 40 women, trained to infiltrate terrorist cells and kill, will be Britain's "secret weapon" during the Olympics ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Be true to human nature: Olympic Flame ceremonies High Priestess
July 18th, 2012 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
Athens, July 18 (IANS) As the Olympic Flame travels across the United Kingdom before reaching London for the start of the XXX Olympics July 27, it is interesting to hear ... Read more...
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I was suspended from school: Katy Perry
July 5th, 2012 - 6:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 5 (IANS) Singer Katy Perry admits she was suspended from school for "humping a tree" while practicing for a play.The 27-year-old was raised by strict Christian parents ... Read more...
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Marx becoming relevant again: Tariq Ali
April 10th, 2012 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Twenty-one years after the fall of the East Bloc, Karl Marx is becoming relevant to students of politics, economics and modern history across the world ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
‘Ghost Rider - Spirit of Vengeance’ a thrilling ride for youngsters (IANS Movie Review)
February 17th, 2012 - 6:19 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance": Cast: Nicolas Cage, Ciarán Hinds, Idris Elba; Directors: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor; Rating: ** 1/2Faust is the perfect modern, tragic hero. Unlike those of Greek ... Read more...
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Tarsem Singh’s 3D epic tops box office in North America
November 13th, 2011 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 13 (IANS) Indian director Tarsem Singh's new 3D adventure epic "Immortals", starring Henry Cavill, Freida Pinto and Mickey Rourke, has opened at number one at the North American ... Read more...
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Europe should help Greece to avoid crisis: Greek PM
October 16th, 2011 - 1:18 pm ICT by IANS
Athens, Oct 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The European Union should help Greece to avert the default, otherwise consequences would be unpredictable for all EU members, Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou said.In ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Kylie Minogue kicks off world tour in Denmark
February 20th, 2011 - 2:36 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 20 (ANI): Kylie Minogue embarked on her 'Aphrodite: Les Folies' world tour in Denmark.According to the Daily Mail, the 42-year-old singer embraced Greek mythology as her theme as ... Read more...
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Belgium Ice sculpture festival displayed Lord Shiv and Ganesh
January 22nd, 2011 - 5:22 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 22 (ANI): Internationally renowned 10th annual UNESCO Brugge Snow and Ice Sculpture Festival in Belgium, which ended on January 16, displayed sculptures of Lord Ganesh and Lord Shiv.Distinguished ... Read more...
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Julianne Moore unveiled as face of new Pirelli calendar
December 2nd, 2010 - 6:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 2 (ANI): Actress Julianne Moore will be featured in this year's famous Pirelli Calendar along with models.Moore, 49, is featured as Hera, the Greek goddess of marriage, in the black ... Read more...
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1200 yr old empress’ coffin suggests deep cultural exchange on Silk Road
September 20th, 2010 - 3:12 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep 20 (ANI): With the discovery of a 1,200 years old empress's coffin, Chinese archaeologists have apparently found new evidence suggesting international cultural exchange on the ancient Silk Road.Four ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
India’s Pan-African network gets top prize for innovation (Lead)
August 13th, 2010 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) In a growing global recognition of India's people-focused diplomacy in Africa, its signature Pan-African e-network project, that seeks to empower the resource-rich continent through tele-medicine and tele-education, ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
India’s Pan-African network gets Hermes prize
August 13th, 2010 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Pan-African e-network, a unique India-aided project that seeks to empower the resource-rich continent through tele-medicine and tele-education, has won a top international prize for innovation in ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Alicia Keys Marries Swizz Beatz In A Hush-Hush Ceremony
August 2nd, 2010 - 6:42 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Aug 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Chelsea Clinton was not the only celebrity getting married on Saturday, as hip-hop goddess Alicia Keys was also seen tying the knot with long term boyfriend ... Read more...
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Russell Brand hopes to have a hybrid kid with Katy Perry!
June 1st, 2010 - 5:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 1 (ANI): English comedian Russell Brand has revealed that he is hoping to have a different kind of kid with his fiancee Katy Perry.Brand, 34, who is getting married ... Read more...
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“Clash Of The Titans” Releasing Today
April 2nd, 2010 - 8:20 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Apr 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The lovers of 3D movies are waiting with bated breath for the release of the 3D 'Clash of the Titans' which is being released today in ... Read more...
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‘Clash of The Titans’ - a special effects joyride (IANS Movie Review, Rating: **)
April 2nd, 2010 - 6:19 pm ICT by IANS
By Satyen K. Bordoloi
Film: "Clash of the Titans"; Director: Louis Leterrier; Cast: Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Alexa Davalos; Rating: **Right at the beginning of the film, a character ... Read more...
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Roman mosaic replica to fetch 25,000 pounds at auction
April 2nd, 2010 - 11:37 am ICT by IANS
London, April 2 (IANS) A replica of Roman mosaic, featuring 1.6 million tiny pieces, is expected to sell for up to 25,000 pounds at an auction in June, auctioneers said.
The Orpheus pavement, ... Read more...
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God Of War 3 Woos Gamers With Visual Bounty And Plot
March 19th, 2010 - 7:35 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Mar 19, (THAINDIAN NEWS) North America has witnessed the much anticipated release of God of War III, the last part of the highly popular God of War Franchise. It has ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
God Of War 3 Released In USA, PS3 Owners Scramble For Copies
March 17th, 2010 - 6:50 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
San Francisco, Mar 17, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Yesterday, SCEA or Sony Computer Entertainment America released the much awaited console game titled God of War 3 in the USA. The game is ... Read more...
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Freida Pinto to play Phaedra in new film (Lead)
February 25th, 2010 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) "Slumdog Millionaire" actress Freida Pinto has signed a fantasy-action-drama film "War of Gods" and will portray the character of oracle priestess Phaedra.
Directed by Indian filmmaker Tarsem ... Read more...
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Slumdog star Pinto gets new role
February 25th, 2010 - 11:35 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Feb 25 (DPA) Freida Pinto, the Indian actress who made a splash in "Slumdog Millionaire", will play the female lead in the new movie "War of Gods", Variety magazine ... Read more...
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Percy Jackson could be another Harry Potter
February 6th, 2010 - 9:27 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) With boy wizard Harry Potter's film franchise about to end next year, much-awaited "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" is being touted as the next ... Read more...
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Mound of ash reveals shrine to Zeus atop Greece’s Mount Lykaion
January 18th, 2010 - 3:40 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, January 18 (ANI): Excavations at the Sanctuary of Zeus atop Greece's Mount Lykaion have found a mound of ash that has revealed a shrine dedicated to Zeus, which indicates that ritual ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Potter-like wiz Percy Jackson is a Greek demigod
November 22nd, 2009 - 1:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 22 (ANI): A Hollywood version of Harry Potter has emerged in the form of a 12-year-old boy named Percy Jackson, a demigod who turns out to be the son of ... Read more...
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Temple built for Greek goddess of divine retribution unearthed in Turkey
October 13th, 2009 - 3:46 pm ICT by ANI
Ankara (Turkey), October 13 (ANI): Archaeologists have found traces of a temple built for the Greek goddess of divine retribution, Nemesis, during excavations in the ancient city of Agora in the Aegean ... Read more...
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Greek mythology gives clues about ancient neonatal care
September 21st, 2009 - 2:09 pm ICT by ANI
Athens, September 21 (ANI): A new analysis has determined that ancient Greeks may have had considerable knowledge about how to care for premature babies, evidence of which is present in Greek mythology ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Archaeological dig reveals 1,500 yr old figurines of Greek goddess Aphrodite
August 21st, 2009 - 2:39 pm ICT by ANI
Jerusalem, August 21 (ANI): Archaeologists have found a cache of three figurines of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, dating back about 1,500 years, in the southern Golan Heights site of Susita, ... Read more...
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Earth might be ultimately inhospitable to life
May 26th, 2009 - 3:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 26 (ANI): A paleontologist has suggested that the Earth might be ultimately inhospitable to life, and that life itself might be the primary reason for shutting down Earth as a ... Read more...
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Pierce Brosnan, Uma Thurman to play Greek gods in new film
March 27th, 2009 - 12:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 27 (ANI): Former James Bond Pierce Brosnan and Uma Thurman have been roped in to play Greek gods in a film based on Rick Riordan's novel.According to the Hollywood Reporter, ... Read more...
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Brosnan, Thurman to play Greek gods
March 27th, 2009 - 12:44 am ICT by IANS
London, March 26 (IANS) Former James Bond Pierce Brosnan is teaming up with actress Uma Thurman to play a pair of Greek gods in a big-screen adaptation of the Percy Jackson children's ... Read more...
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Soil held spiritual significance for ancient Greeks
October 8th, 2008 - 3:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 8 (ANI): A new research has suggested that the soil under the ancient Greek buildings like temples, which honored specific gods and goddesses, held spiritual significance.According to a report ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Ruins of Temple of Athena found in western Turkey
September 11th, 2008 - 12:57 pm ICT by ANI
Istanbul, September 11 (ANI): A team of archaeologists has found ruins of the Temple of Athena in the popular resort town of Bodrum in western Turkey.Profesor Adnan Diler, who leads ... Read more...
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