It’s now Professor Arnold Schwarzenegger!
August 3rd, 2012 - 10:59 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Aug 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The former bodybuilder, actor and California governor is set to assume a new role as a professor. The University of Southern California together with Arnold Schwarzenegger ... Read more...
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Cuban boxing great Teofilo Stevenson dies
June 12th, 2012 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Havana, June 12 (IANS) Cuban boxing legend Teofilo Stevenson Lawrence died here Monday of a heart attack, aged 60, the National Sports and recreation Institute (INDER) said.Stevenson, who won all ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
I was nervous about ‘The Best Exotic…’ weighty cast: Dev Patel (With Images)
May 14th, 2012 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 14 (IANS) Actor Dev Patel, who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming India-based film "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel", says initially he was nervous ... Read more...
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60 years of parliament: People highlight need for professionalism
May 13th, 2012 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, May 13 (IANS)Has the functioning of the Indian parliament been able to foster democratic values and strengthen participatory institutions down the line or has it been a failed experiment?These are ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
‘Light weights just as good for muscle building’
May 1st, 2012 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, May 1 (IANS) Lifting less weight more times is just as good at building muscle as doing it with heavy weights, says a new finding.
"We found that loads ... Read more...
Posted in World |
World’s strongest man championship in UAE
February 11th, 2012 - 1:10 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Feb 10 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates will host the World's Strongest Man championship here Sunday.A total of 22 contestants from 23 countries will participate in the three-day ... Read more...
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Tata Group scrips lacklustre a day after after Mistry appointment
November 24th, 2011 - 2:34 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 24 (IANS) A day after the Tata Group chose Cyrus Mistry as the successor to Ratan Tata, the markets reacted tepidly to the news and the conglomerate's scrips ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
MotoGP still a distant dream for Indian riders: Mahindra Racing
November 15th, 2011 - 6:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) If Vijay Mallya's Sahara Force India brusquely dismisses the idea of employing an Indian driver just because he owns a team, the Team Principal of ... Read more...
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How to make that backache vanish
July 8th, 2011 - 11:08 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) A sedentary lifestyle, bad posture, stress and overdependence on technology could leave you with a constant backache. But experts say sometimes the problem can be ... Read more...
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Markets end on tame note, Sensex slips in late selling (Roundup)
May 10th, 2011 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets fell sharply in the afternoon session Tuesday to close flat as selling pressure built up on heavy-weights like ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Sensex falls sharply, closes flat (Second Lead)
May 10th, 2011 - 5:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets fell sharply in the afternoon session Tuesday to close flat as selling pressure built up on heavy weights ... Read more...
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Peaceful voting in Bengal’s Maoist-hit districts (Second Lead)
May 7th, 2011 - 5:09 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 7 (IANS) People turned out in large numbers in four districts -- three of them Maoist-affected -- to exercise their franchise as 40 percent ballot were cast ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Voting under way for fifth round of Bengal polls (Lead)
May 7th, 2011 - 12:39 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 7 (IANS) Polling for the fifth and penultimate phase of the West Bengal assembly elections began amid tight security Saturday morning and proceeded peacefully in 38 constituencies ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
West Bengal polls enter fifth phase Saturday
May 6th, 2011 - 7:31 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) Amid heightened security that includes helicopter surveillance, over 74 lakh voters will head to the polling booths Saturday as West Bengal's assembly elections enter their ... Read more...
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Sensex closes 463 points down, rate hike hits markets (Roundup)
May 3rd, 2011 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Interest rate-sensitive stocks closed with losses at Indian equities markets Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) hiked key interest rates. A benchmark index ... Read more...
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Georges St-Pierre Defeats Josh Koscheck To Win UFC 124
December 12th, 2010 - 5:36 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Dec 12, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Last night Georges St-Pierre took over the UFC 124 title after knocking off rival Josh Koscheck. The 29 year old Canadian won the fight with the ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Dan Henderson Defeated Renato “Babalu” Sobral In The Strikeforce
December 5th, 2010 - 8:14 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Dan Henderson made a remarkable comeback on Saturday night, by knocking off his rival Renato "Babalu" Sobral at the main card of Strikeforce event in St. ... Read more...
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“The Fighter” A Proud Achievement In Mark Wahlberg’s Life
November 22nd, 2010 - 8:35 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Nov 22, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Actor Mark Wahlberg recently made an honest confession when he said that 'The Fighter' is the proudest achievement of his career. This has surely created a ... Read more...
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Carey Mulligan shares her thoughts on Wall Street
September 16th, 2010 - 5:41 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 16, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The petite British actress Carey Mulligan stars in the upcoming movie, "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps'. In a recent interview the actress confessed that while signing ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Lighter weights too can build bulging biceps
August 13th, 2010 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 13 (IANS) Gym goers keen on building bulging biceps might be tempted to rely on the heavy dumbbells. But researchers in Canada have found that lifting lighter weights for longer ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
You don’t have to lift heavy weights to build muscle, suggests study
August 12th, 2010 - 2:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 12 (ANI): It is widely believed that lifting heavy weights is the key to build muscle size. However, a new study has shown that a similar degree of muscle building ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Adrien Brody gave up sex to “harness ferocity” for Predators role
July 26th, 2010 - 3:13 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
July 26, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Oscar-winner Adrien Brody says his transformation into a muscleman came after he prepared for his role in Predators by living in the jungle, exercising every day ... Read more...
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Jessica Biel reveals how she keeps in shape
July 19th, 2010 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 19 (ANI): Actress Jessica Biel says she follows a strict diet regime when she's working."When I'm working I'm very strict. If I sugar crash in the middle of a 14 ... Read more...
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Adrien Brody gave up sex for ‘Predators’ role
July 16th, 2010 - 7:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 16 (ANI): Oscar-winner Adrien Brody has revealed that he prepared for his role in 'Predators' by living in the jungle, exercising every day and giving up sex.The 'Pianist' star, who ... Read more...
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Resistance exercise-blood flow restriction combo boosts muscle mass in elderly
May 15th, 2010 - 3:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 15 (ANI): Researches have found that combining low resistance exercises with restriction of blood flow through body parts may boost muscle build-up in the elderly.Many older people are unable to ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
‘Fast food’ behind long neck dinosaurs’ gigantism
May 12th, 2010 - 3:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 12 (ANI): Gulping down food just like fast food to satisfy their huge appetite may well have been the reason behind the gigantism of long-necked dinosaurs, according to a new ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Karnataka devotees pierce their bodies to worship goddess
May 11th, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by ANI
Davangere (Karnataka), May 11 (ANI): Devotees of the Goddess Mattu Mariamma in Karnataka's Davangere town pierce their bodies with iron nails in an act of worship and to seek her blessings.They pierce ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Bollywood’s ‘Heavy’weights!
April 28th, 2010 - 8:10 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
April 28, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Our BTown celebs put a lot of effort into a role. So dedicated are they to their craft that they're willing to transform themselves to portray ... Read more...
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Old police horses trot off to sanctuary’s comfort (Feature with images)
March 31st, 2010 - 1:31 pm ICT by IANS
By Sugandha Pathak and Shweta Srinivasan
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Beautiful stallions and sturdy mares that once worked for Delhi Police but are now injured or too old find a perfect retirement ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
Shawn Michaels Retires For Good
March 30th, 2010 - 8:06 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Arizona, Mar 30, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Shawn Michaels is reportedly parting ways from wrestling forever. Following the loss at the hands of his opponent Undertaker, Shawn Michaels is returning home as ... Read more...
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Nobody knows Katrina better than me: Salman
January 20th, 2010 - 2:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Salman Khan is fed up of being repeatedly asked about his "Veer" co-star Zarine Khan's resemblance to his lady love Katrina Kaif. The star insists he knows ... Read more...
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Salman to perform an aerial act in DID
January 20th, 2010 - 10:34 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
As reported before, Salman has graced the stage of "Dance India Dance' and the shoot for the same had already commenced.Onlooker from the sets informs, "Watching the enthralling performances put together ... Read more...
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‘Alien’ bionic arm enables humans to lift more than 90 kg with ease
November 2nd, 2009 - 3:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 2 (ANI): Sigourney Weaver's powerful robotic arm in the cult science-fiction film Aliens has become a reality thanks to Japanese engineers.A team of six engineers, led by Go Shirogauchi, has ... Read more...
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Lady Gaga ‘delighted’ to be battling it out with Beyonce at VMAS
August 13th, 2009 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 13 (ANI): Lady Gaga has admitted that she is 'delighted' to be battling it out with Beyonce at this year's (09) MTV Video Music Awards - and is adamant ... Read more...
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Heidi Montag-Pratt turns a fitness guru
July 10th, 2009 - 6:54 pm ICT by ANI
New York, July 10 (ANI): Reality TV star Heidi Montag-Pratt has turned into a fitness guru.After trying her luck in singing, fashion designing, and dry shampoo line, the 'The Hills' star's ... Read more...
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