Solar cells that convert windows into energy producers
July 23rd, 2012 - 5:13 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 23 (IANS) Researchers have fashioned a new transparent solar cell that will not only permit windows at homes to generate power but also enable people to see outside.The ... Read more...
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Experts stress 5 musts before weight loss surgery
July 10th, 2012 - 1:25 am ICT by IANS
NewDelhi, July 9 (IANS) Even as India and China top the global chart of obese and diabetic people, experts charted out five prerequisites for patients and surgeons before weight loss ... Read more...
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Nokia to close facilities, cut up to 10,000 jobs worldwide
June 15th, 2012 - 6:15 pm ICT by BNO News
ESPOO, FINLAND (BNO NEWS) -- Nokia, the world's largest manufacturer of mobile phones, on Thursday said it will cut up to 10,000 jobs worldwide over the next year and close a number ... Read more...
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Three sons beat father to death over loud TV
March 14th, 2012 - 12:30 am ICT by IANS
Bhopal, March 13 (IANS) A 55-year-old man was beaten to death in front of his mother by his three sons for watching television at high volume in a slum area ... Read more...
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Police to help rehabilitation of released Kashmir militants
February 26th, 2012 - 1:05 am ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Feb 25 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Police will act as a facilitator for the rehabilitation of the released militants who want to shun violence, a senior police official said ... Read more...
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Today is Marine Corps’ 236th birthday
November 10th, 2011 - 10:41 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Nov 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The US Marine Corps is 236 years today (the 10th of November 2011). Several activities have been lined up to mark the day. Distinguished Marines will be ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Apple topples Nokia to become top smart phone seller
July 22nd, 2011 - 11:05 am ICT by IANS
New York, July 22 (IANS) Apple has toppled Nokia to become the world's number one smart phone seller.In its second-quarterly results Thursday, the Finnish cellphone company reported shipment of ... Read more...
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Spain busts Chinese ring peddling pirated goods
June 23rd, 2011 - 12:13 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, June 23 (IANS/EFE) Spanish authorities have dismantled a major Chinese criminal organisation based in the Iberian nation, arresting 34 people suspected of laundering up to 40 million euros ($57.6 ... Read more...
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Jilted beau in court for sending 17,000 SMSs to ex-lover
June 10th, 2011 - 1:03 am ICT by IANS
London, June 9 (IANS) A jilted lover in Britain faces the possibility of a prison term for bombarding his ex-girlfriend with 17,000 SMSs and phone calls - including 180 ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
100 million African subscribers in next two years: Airtel
November 16th, 2010 - 9:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Telecom giant Bharti Airtel Tuesday said it is confident of reaching a subscriber base of 100 million in the African market in another two years."In two years, ... Read more...
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Escorts delivers 100 tractors to Tanzania
October 7th, 2010 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Indian tractor manufacturer Escorts Thursday delivered 100 tractors to Tanzania as part of a contract with the government there.Escorts delivered its premium Farmtrac brand of tractors at ... Read more...
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Music may damage hearing
April 22nd, 2010 - 2:37 am ICT by IANS
London, April 21(IANS) Young people are putting their hearing at risk by listening to music as loud as a jet engine, a researcher has warned.
Playing music at high volume and using earphones ... Read more...
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Listening to iPods at ‘jet’ volume can make you deaf
April 21st, 2010 - 12:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 21 (ANI): Listening to personal music players for several hours a day at high volume could put your hearing at risk, an expert has warned.Writing in the British Medical Journal, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Ford India expands distribution network
February 16th, 2010 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) Ford India Tuesday expanded its distribution network by opening 28 new dealerships in 24 cities to cater to the anticipated demand for its small car Figo which is ... Read more...
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Twitter is over-capacity for the last half-an-hour
January 20th, 2010 - 7:28 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
San Francisco, Jan 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The social networking and the micro blogging site Twitter is completely down, for the last 30 minutes at least. About 3 minutes ago, official status ... Read more...
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Chevrolet launches much-awaited car “Beat”
January 4th, 2010 - 8:57 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 4(ANI): General Motors India launched the much-awaited Chevrolet "Beat" car on Monday.The car will also be introduced in 150 countries around the world including those in Europe, other ... Read more...
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Pet owner calls 999 to get rid of irritating cat playing with string!
December 30th, 2009 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 30 (ANI): A woman called up the emergency number 999 because her cat was playing with a ball of string and irritating her.The women can be heard telling the operator ... Read more...
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Murdered Dalit’s mother appeals to Punjab government
November 11th, 2009 - 5:50 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Nov 11 (IANS) A Dalit woman Wednesday sought the intervention of the Punjab government in the suspected killing of her son by some influential people in their village last week and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
High volume video gamers have difficulty in staying attentive
October 23rd, 2009 - 1:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 23 (ANI): Kids who play high volume video games are likely to face difficulty in staying attentive, says a new study.Iowa State University study has found that high volume action ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Pakistani traders doing brisk business in a Chandigarh fair
October 10th, 2009 - 11:17 pm ICT by ANI
Chandigarh, Oct 10(ANI): Pakistani traders participating in a Chandigarh fair are doing a brisk business as a large number of visitors are thronging to their stalls for exclusive fabrics and handicrafts.Organized ... Read more...
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Young drivers in rural areas more likely to be involved in serious crashes
September 23rd, 2009 - 4:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 23 (ANI): Young drivers living in rural areas are more likely to be involved in serious crashes than those living in urban areas, according to a new study.The survey involving ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Shooting hassles for KAL KISSNE DEKHA in South Africa
April 27th, 2009 - 12:29 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
By Joginder Tuteja
During the South Africa stint of KAL KISSNE DEKHA, a substantial portion of the film was shot in a University. While all seemed well on the location of the ... Read more...
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Bethenny Bakes To Keep You Naturally Thin
April 15th, 2009 - 10:03 pm ICT by GD
About 2 months ago, a new interview with Bethenny Franknel, cast member from The Real Housewives of New York City was aired on Reality Check Radio. On the interview she discussed her ... Read more...
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Ex-Tesco employee becomes Britain’’s first eBay millionaire
March 16th, 2009 - 6:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 16 (ANI): A former Tesco employee has become Britain''s first eBay millionaire.Mark Radcliffe has made the fortune by selling electrical gadgets like iPod holders and remote control toys for ... Read more...
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Now, an iPod jacket with in-built speakers for joggers and motorcyclists
March 6th, 2009 - 3:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 6 (ANI): Motocyclists and joggers can now listen to their iPods and other MP3 players without ignoring traffic or emergency vehicle sirens, thanks to an iPod jacket that has ... Read more...
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Youngsters risk deafness with too-loud personal stereos
March 4th, 2009 - 10:12 am ICT by IANS
Hong Kong, March 4 (DPA) Youngsters in Hong Kong are risking deafness by turning personal stereos up too loud to drown out the sounds of the city, according to a survey.
Nearly one ... Read more...
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British law firms outsourcing services to India to cut costs
October 31st, 2008 - 6:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, October 31 (ANI): Several law firms in Britain are outsourcing legal services like conveyancing, accident claims and due diligence investigations to India in order to cut costs for the duration ... Read more...
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CodeWeavers gives away free software to celebrate falling gas prices
October 28th, 2008 - 4:41 pm ICT by Bupha Ravirot
CodeWeavers announced visitor of their site can download a copy of one of their CrossOver software packages...It is free only for Tuesday October 28.According to the press release , giving away the ... Read more...
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Brit girls chopped body recovered from suitcase in Brazil
August 1st, 2008 - 4:29 pm ICT by ANI
London , Aug 1 (ANI): A suitcase carrying the dismembered body of a 17-year-old British girl has been recovered from the Meia Ponte River in Brazil .It is alleged that ... Read more...
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Blueline bus drivers face the music, 578 fined
July 31st, 2008 - 9:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Over 500 private Blueline bus drivers have been fined for playing loud music while driving, the police said Thursday. “They play loud music while driving on roads, ... Read more...
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Domestic help drugs two girls, escapes with cash
May 11th, 2008 - 10:52 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi , May 11 (IANS) A maid servant was suspected to have drugged two young women who employed her and fled with some cash and electronic items, Delhi Police said Sunday. ... Read more...
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Now, a low-cost fabrication method for integrating nanowire devices directly onto silicon
May 9th, 2008 - 5:14 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 9 (ANI): Researchers at Harvard University and their German collaborators have devised a way to fabricate nanowire photonic and electronic integrated circuits.The researchers insist that their work may ... Read more...
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Intelligence, punctuality go hand in hand
April 17th, 2008 - 2:19 pm ICT by admin
London, April 17 (IANS) People who score high on intelligence tests are also good at being punctual, according to a new study. A Swedish team that conducted the study believes that accuracy ... Read more...
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Intelligent people are also masters of rhythm
April 17th, 2008 - 1:41 pm ICT by admin
Washington, April 17 (ANI): Swedish researchers have shown that intelligence and rhythmic accuracy go hand in hand, by finding that those who do well in intelligence tests are also good at ... Read more...
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The after-effect of Britney Spears buzz cut and tattoos
February 19th, 2008 - 1:13 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 19 (ANI): It has been a year since Britney Spears got her buzz cut and tattoos, but the antics which took place in Feb 16 2007 has left the two ... Read more...
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