Erotic bestseller spurs sale of fetish products
August 17th, 2012 - 3:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 17 (IANS) Bestselling erotic novel "Fifty Shades Of Grey" has led to a dramatic rise in sale of fetish fashion like whips, handcuffs, eye-masks, sex toys and even ... Read more...
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New technology may free diabetics from daily injections
August 14th, 2012 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 14 (IANS) A new technology could free diabetics and cancer patients from the daily necessity of painful routine injections by releasing the required drug dosage over six months.University ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Surjeet is home, after 30 years in Pakistan prison (Lead)
June 28th, 2012 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
Attari (Punjab), June 28 (IANS) After 30 years of incarceration in Pakistan on charges of being a spy, Surjeet Singh returned home Thursday to a tumultuous and teary welcome from ... Read more...
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Surjeet freed but reaches Wagah in handcuffs (Lead, Changing dateline)
June 28th, 2012 - 12:58 pm ICT by IANS
Wagah (Pakistan), June 28 (IANS) He may have been officially released from jail Thursday morning but when Indian prisoner Surjeet Singh alighted from the prison van at the Wagah border ... Read more...
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Pakistani daily lauds chief justice for not sparing son
June 8th, 2012 - 12:11 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) The superior judiciary in Pakistan has "really come into its own", a Pakistani daily said Friday over Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry's suo motu notice ... Read more...
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Russian spy’s belongings on display in US
May 18th, 2012 - 3:27 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, May 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The FBI has provided items belonging to Russian spy Anna Chapman for a New York exhibition devoted to secret agents, lifenews.ru said Friday.A female 007, ... Read more...
Posted in World |
After release, Clooney calls for action
March 19th, 2012 - 9:24 am ICT by IANS
London, March 19 (IANS) Actor George Clooney has called on the US government officials to take action to prevent the starvation crisis in South Sudan following his arrest in Washington ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Chimps play cop to uphold peace in group
March 9th, 2012 - 6:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 9 (IANS) Some of the high ranking chimps practically uphold the 'law of the jungle' and maintain peace among warring groups and individuals of their kind, says a ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Protestor handcuffs himself to goal during Everton v Man City match
February 1st, 2012 - 7:28 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Feb 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A man, described by officials as a professional protester, held up play for more than five minutes during the Barclays Premiership game between Everton and Manchester City.... Read more...
Posted in Odd news |
Man handcuffs self to goalpost in Premier League clash
February 1st, 2012 - 6:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 1 (IANS) The English Premier League football clash between Everton and Manchester City saw a surprise delay five minutes before the first-half as a protestor invaded the pitch ... Read more...
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Kidnapped athlete kills his abductor
January 27th, 2012 - 10:00 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Dagestan, Jan 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A weightlifting instructor in Dagestan proved to be a bad target for two kidnappers. Police in the country say the kidnappers abducted the 34-year-old and demanded 2 ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Laura Dekker finishes her solo sailing sojourn
January 12th, 2012 - 10:38 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Amsterdam, Jan 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Laura Dekker has announced that she has had enough of the Dutch authorities. After years of legal battle, Dekker finally secured the permission to sail solo around ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
He fled jail only to be caught 15 years later
December 15th, 2011 - 3:58 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Dec 15 (IANS) A man who escaped from a jail in China by tunnelling his way out with bare hands has been nabbed after nearly 15 years, police said.Li ... Read more...
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Assassination charge for White House shooter
November 18th, 2011 - 11:16 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 18 (IANS) A 21-year-old Hispanic man, who acquaintances say called Barack Obama "the anti-Christ", has been charged with trying to assassinate the president in a shooting incident ... Read more...
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US citizen faces jail for insulting Thai royal family
October 11th, 2011 - 12:40 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 10 (IANS) A shackled US citizen pleaded guilty Monday to charges of defaming Thailand's royal family, a crime punishable by up to 15 years in jail in the ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Estella Warren charged against four counts
June 10th, 2011 - 7:51 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, June 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) TMZ has reported that prosecutors have brought four charges against Planet of the Apes star Estella Warren. The Canadian actress couldn’t believe her luck earlier this ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Kenny Britt arrested again
June 10th, 2011 - 7:48 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Hoboken, June 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) For the second time in three months, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt has been arrested. The footballer was arrested on Thursday for resisting arrest and tampering ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Estella Warren won’t be charged for felony escape
May 30th, 2011 - 8:31 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, May 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Prosecutors have decided not to charge Estella Warren with felony escape charges. The “Planet of the Apes” star tried to escape after she was arrested on ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Indian diplomat’s daughter sues New York for wrongful arrest (Second Lead, correcting intro)
May 25th, 2011 - 11:55 pm ICT by IANS
New York, May 25 (IANS) An Indian diplomat's daughter has sued New York city for a whopping $1.5 million, alleging she was falsely arrested in violation of her diplomatic immunity, ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Indian diplomat’s daughter sues New York for wrongful arrest (Lead)
May 25th, 2011 - 11:18 pm ICT by IANS
New York, May 25 (IANS) An Indian diplomat's daughter has sued New York city for a whopping $1.5 million, alleging she was falsely arrested in violation of her diplomatic community, ... Read more...
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Actress Estella Warren arrested in Los Angeles
May 25th, 2011 - 1:49 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, May 25 (IANS) Actress Estella Warren, who featured in films like "Driven" and "Planet of the Apes", has been arrested here after allegedly crashing her car, kicking a ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
IMF chief Strauss-Kahn arrested for alleged sexual assault (Lead)
May 15th, 2011 - 8:34 am ICT by IANS
New York, May 15 (IANS) International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was arrested for allegedly sodomizing a Manhattan hotel maid, a media report said.Strauss-Kahn, 62, was Saturday hauled off ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Under-trial escapes from police custody
April 22nd, 2011 - 11:38 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, April 22 (IANS) An under-trial, who was allegedly contracted to kill state Home Minister Ravi Naik and his sons Roy and Ritesh, escaped from police custody Friday, police said.Deputy ... Read more...
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Berlusconi’s ‘bunga bunga’ pictures emerge
March 23rd, 2011 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 23 (IANS) Photographs of women in provocative clothing and about to kiss other women reportedly during Silvio Berlusconi's "bunga bunga" parties have now been released by prosecutors alleging ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Raunchy pics of Berlusconi’s ‘bunga bunga’ parties discovered
March 23rd, 2011 - 11:50 am ICT by ANI
London, March 23 (ANI): A series of provocative pictures reveal what goes on behind closed doors at Silvio Berlusconi's infamous 'bunga bunga' parties.The images were found on laptops and cameras seized ... Read more...
Posted in World |
WWE wrestler Shad Gaspard arrest footage available on Internet
March 8th, 2011 - 8:35 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Mar 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Columbus Police Department has defended their decision to arrest WWE wrestler Shad Gaspard. The footage of the arrest was published online by the celebrity website, ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Prisoner escapes after throwing chili powder on constable
March 2nd, 2011 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 2 (IANS) Two prisoners convicted for murder in West Bengal's Howrah district tried to escape from the court premises after throwing chilli powder in the eyes of the ... Read more...
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‘Sexy’ video game encouraging ‘flirty striptease’ awarded 12 + certificate
February 26th, 2011 - 2:59 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 26 (ANI): A 'sexy' computer game, in which players are encouraged to act out a 'flirty striptease', has been awarded a 12+ certificate, to the anger of politicians and parents.We ... Read more...
Posted in World |
‘Sex dungeon’ discovered during cottage raid in UK
February 25th, 2011 - 5:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 25 (ANI): Police have discovered a masochistic sex dungeon when they raided a quiet country cottage in Britain on the suspicion of being a brothel.They found whips, masks, spanking paddles, ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Escaped criminal from Jammu caught in Delhi
February 7th, 2011 - 9:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) A 26-year-old criminal who escaped from a police van in Jammu last week has been arrested here while trying to have his handcuffs removed, police said Monday.Rahul, ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Moore, Kutcher create necklaces for charity
February 4th, 2011 - 10:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 4 (IANS) Hollywood couple Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher have designed their own collection of necklaces for Valentine's Day.The couple, who married in 2005, have worked together with renowned jeweller ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Mahasweta writes to Hasina on jailed workers’ leader
January 1st, 2011 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Jan 1 (IANS) Magsaysay Award winning Indian writer Mahasweta Devi has in a letter to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed concern at the condition of garment workers' leader Mushrefa ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Danish Police arrest five Islamists for foiled terror plot role
December 30th, 2010 - 10:13 am ICT by ANI
Copenhagen (Denmark), Dec. 30 (ANI): Police in Denmark have arrested five suspected Islamist militants for planning to attack a newspaper that printed cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad in 2005.
The suspects were picked ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Bigg Boss 4 Day 71: Khali removed from the post of the captain
December 15th, 2010 - 1:33 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Mumbai, Dec 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Great Khali was disappointed when he was removed from the post of captain in the Bigg Boss’ house. Bigg Boss removed him from the post because ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Ben Barnes felt like a superhero during ‘Narnia 3′
December 13th, 2010 - 4:07 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 13 (IANS) British actor Ben Barnes has revealed he felt like he was a "medieval superhero" on the new "Narnia" film because he got to beat up "massive stuntmen".The 29-year-old ... Read more...
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