Australian Open: Stosur stunned; Djokovic, Sharapova advance
January 17th, 2012 - 4:18 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 17 (IANS) Reigning US Open champion Samantha Stosur became the first big casualty in the Australian Open tennis tournament here after losing 6-7, 3-6 to Romanian Sorana ... Read more...
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Hot weather in Delhi continues Wednesday
October 12th, 2011 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) It was a hot Wednesday in Delhi as the temperatures stayed above average and the skies remained clear and sunny through the day."The maximum temperature ... Read more...
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Burning Man festival to start today
August 29th, 2011 - 11:03 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Nevada, Aug 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Burning Man festival is set to start on Monday. The week-long celebration brings together revelers who will be enduring the hot weather of the Nevada desert.The ... Read more...
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Afghans in Kabul abhor struggle for water
August 7th, 2011 - 11:22 am ICT by IANS
Kabul, Aug 7 (IANS) Besides the raging war against the Taliban, residents of the Afghan capital loathe one more aspect of their life -- their appalling daily struggle for ... Read more...
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Heavy rains lash Agra
July 28th, 2011 - 11:13 am ICT by IANS
Agra, July 28 (IANS) Early risers in Agra were in for a pleasant surprise as thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rains greeted them Thursday morning.The rains, which lasted around 30 minutes, ... Read more...
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Goin’ on a summer holiday…no, to summer workshop!
May 24th, 2011 - 12:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Agra, May 24 (IANS) Indian summers once used to be a time for homegrown fun and relaxation, a time when children would just play hopskotch, fly kites, sleep through ... Read more...
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Anna ill, skips campaign launch
May 13th, 2011 - 10:39 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, May 13 (IANS) Social activist Anna Hazare could not attend the launch of his nationwide campaign for the Jan Lokpal bill from Goa, because he fell ill due to ... Read more...
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Jakati’s catch turned the tide: Hussey
May 4th, 2011 - 11:23 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 4 (IANS) Man of the Match Michael Hussey and Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne concurred that the caught and bowled wicket by Shadab Jakati to dismiss Shane Watson ... Read more...
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Cities in developing countries ‘likelier to be hit by climate change’
April 8th, 2011 - 7:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 8 (ANI): A new study has warned that fast-growing urban areas worldwide, especially in developing countries, will suffer disproportionately from the impacts of changing climate.An examination of urban policies ... Read more...
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Take minnows lightly at your own peril, says Kenyan captain
February 19th, 2011 - 4:44 pm ICT by IANS
By Anand Philar
Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) Kenya skipper Jimmy Kamande has warned that if anybody wants to take Kenya or a lower-ranked team lightly, then it will be at their own peril, ... Read more...
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Lee backs Aussie fast bowlers to dominate World Cup campaign
February 6th, 2011 - 7:21 pm ICT by ANI
Adelaide, Jan 9(ANI): Australian fast bowler Brett Lee is looking forward to joining forces with fellow fast bowler Shaun Tait to unleash the most terrifying pace attack competing in the upcoming World ... Read more...
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China’s 2010 weather most extreme in a decade
December 31st, 2010 - 10:23 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Dec 31 (IANS) China experienced the most severe weather in 2010, compared to the ones in the past decade, a weather official said.The number of extremely high temperature days and extreme ... Read more...
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Tennis team confident of winning medals at CWG
October 3rd, 2010 - 12:24 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) The Indian men's tennis team was an excited lot as they practised and indulged in light-hearted banter during a brief session at the R.K. Khanna stadium ... Read more...
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Mars hoax: ‘No two moons’ on Friday night
August 27th, 2010 - 1:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 27 (ANI): Scientists are continuously trying to debunk the Mars hoax email that spreads like wildfire every year, an email that says 'Mars will appear to be as big ... Read more...
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Brits love a waistline-busting diet of meat and beer over summer
August 23rd, 2010 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 23 (ANI): Come summer season and it's a jolly good time for Brits - with a waistline-busting diet of 56 sausages, 54 burgers and 36 ice creams that every Briton ... Read more...
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Men busy looking at scantily clad girls more likely to crash cars: UK study
July 30th, 2010 - 4:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 30 (ANI): A new UK study has found that men are more likely than women to crash their cars in summer - because they are too busy looking at girls ... Read more...
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Girls in skimpy summer outfits cause men to crash cars
July 30th, 2010 - 1:01 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 30 (IANS) Men are more likely to be involved in a car accident in summer as they are distracted by girls in skimpy outfits, a survey has revealed.
As many as ... Read more...
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Apple Sued By Users For Overheating Of iPads
July 29th, 2010 - 7:52 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
July 29, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Apple, the technology giant faces trouble once again. It is now being sued by the users who complain of overheating of the iPad ... Read more...
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July weather makes it the grumpiest month
July 12th, 2010 - 5:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 11 (ANI): Hot days and humid nights, the typical weather in July, create more mood swings than in any other month, a new Brit poll reveals.The survey of 6,000 ... Read more...
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Instant Boob Job Bra that boosts cleavage by two-cup sizes goes on sale
July 12th, 2010 - 3:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 12 (ANI): A new bra that can boost cleavage by two-cup sizes and which keeps the breasts cool has gone on sale.The Instant Boob Job Bra is also said to ... Read more...
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For Britons, hot days score over sex
July 9th, 2010 - 5:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 9 (ANI): Sex does not give as good a boost as hot weather to Britons, say experts.The revelation comes, as Britain is today due to enjoy the year's hottest temperature ... Read more...
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Britain to fine people who use hosepipe
July 8th, 2010 - 1:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 8 (IANS) Britons wanting to enjoy a splash of water to get rid of the scorching summer heat better be careful. Anyone seen using a hosepipe during summer will be ... Read more...
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Chiffons for Miss Universe in India, but no sari!
July 6th, 2010 - 3:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Reigning Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez will be donning chiffons and georgettes when she campaigns against female foeticide and AIDS in India, but she isn't comfortable wearing a ... Read more...
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‘Temperature table’ could prevent heat-induced death of kids locked in cars
June 30th, 2010 - 4:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 30 (ANI): A research team has developed an easy-to-use table of vehicle temperature changes that caution people about deadly consequences of vehicle-related hyperthermia in children.Researchers at the University of Georgia ... Read more...
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Sapling planted by Dalai Lama wilts
June 25th, 2010 - 3:27 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, June 25 (IANS) A sapling of the Bodh tree planted by the Tibetan leader the Dalai Lama here has wilted due to negligence.
The sapling was planted at the Buddha Smriti ... Read more...
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In Holy Varanasi, Get frogs married, pray for rain !
June 24th, 2010 - 9:39 pm ICT by ANI
Varanasi, June 24 (ANI): Following a delayed monsoon, locals in holy city of Varanasi organised the mythical marriage of frogs to please the rain gods on Thursday.They prayed that the weather gods ... Read more...
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Normal life hit by severe heat conditions in Rajasthan
June 23rd, 2010 - 10:20 pm ICT by ANI
By Lokender SinghJaipur, June 23 (ANI): The general life in Rajasthan has been badly hit due to prevailing heat conditions and the mercury touching 46 degree Celsius.Most of the city's ... Read more...
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Hot weather to continue in Himachal hills, rain unlikely
June 20th, 2010 - 7:27 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, June 20 (IANS) The hills of Himachal Pradesh will continue experiencing unusually high temperatures as there are no chances of rain in the next few days, a met official said ... Read more...
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Kids, elderly most vulnerable to rising summer temperatures
June 20th, 2010 - 1:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 20 (ANI): With the arrival of summer, physicians are urging everyone to take special precautions to protect those who are most vulnerable to the dangers posed by this season's heat ... Read more...
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Storms Rip Through Chicago
June 19th, 2010 - 7:37 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
June 19, (THAINDIAN NEWS) A series of storms ripped through Chicago on Friday evening. The winds which were close to 70mph caused considerable wind damage.The storm blew out the ... Read more...
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Beards banned for Japanese workers over environmental issues!
June 19th, 2010 - 4:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 19 (ANI): Bosses in a Japanese city have come to the defence of their decision to ban beards at work places by saying they are being environmentally friendly.According to the ... Read more...
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Deadly booty awaits Canadian robbers
June 19th, 2010 - 9:13 am ICT by IANS
Toronto, June 19 (IANS) Canadian thieves may have been looking for some quick booty when they stole a huge truck-trailer from a motel near Montreal Friday night. But their problem that the ... Read more...
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It was hot in Himachal Friday: Weather office
June 18th, 2010 - 10:43 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, June 18 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh continued to experience hot weather Friday with the day temperature crossing the 40 degree mark in Una town, a met official said.
Una town was the ... Read more...
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Temperatures in the UAE to reach up to 45°C (113°F) on Sunday
June 6th, 2010 - 3:44 pm ICT by BNO News
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (BNO NEWS) -- Temperatures in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are expected to reach up to 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) on Sunday, forecasters said.The extreme ... Read more...
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Indian combat jet’s fourth production version flies
June 2nd, 2010 - 8:43 pm ICT by IANS
Banglaore, June 2 (IANS) India's indigenously developed light combat aircraft Tejas inched a step closer towards its induction in the Indian Air Force (IAF) when the fourth production version of the jet ... Read more...
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