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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‘Mini skirt meteorology’ used for weather forecast
May 31st, 2010 - 5:12 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 31 (ANI): The length of women's skirts is a good way of forecasting whether to expect rain or shine, it has been claimed.The bizarre claim is the result of a ... Read more...
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DU gives students heat care tips during admissions
May 26th, 2010 - 10:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Keeping in view the soaring temperatures in the capital, Delhi University (DU) Wednesday advised aspiring students to take all necessary precautions against the heat while buying admission ... Read more...
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Heat wave grips India, mercury soars
May 26th, 2010 - 10:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Many parts of north and east India continued to reel under a heat wave with the mercury nearing a scorching 50 degrees Celsius in Jalgaon in Maharashtra ... Read more...
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Nagpur residents reel under heat wave
May 26th, 2010 - 6:50 pm ICT by ANI
Nagpur, May 26 (ANI): Residents of Nagpur, Maharashtra, are reeling from heat wave that has thrown normal life completely out of gear.Temperatures in the Nagpur are hovering around 47 degrees Celsius mark. ... Read more...
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‘Eat, Pray, Love’ filming helped Julia Roberts train for half-marathon
May 25th, 2010 - 5:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 25 (ANI): Filming 'Eat, Pray, Love' helped Julia Roberts prepare for a 13.5-mile marathon which her husband Danny Moder convinced her to run for charity.The actress admitted that shooting in ... Read more...
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Bob or pixie, cut it short this summer
May 19th, 2010 - 11:43 am ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Short is hot. Ask Bollywood actresses Lara Dutta, Diya Mirza, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra, who got rid of their long manes and turned ... Read more...
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At 42 degrees, Delhiites to swelter Thursday
May 13th, 2010 - 11:59 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The national capital is likely to witness a hot and humid day Thursday with the day temperature hovering around 42 degrees Celsius.
Delhi recorded a minimum ... Read more...
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Delhi suffers another hot day (Lead)
May 12th, 2010 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The capital continued to reel under hot weather conditions Wednesday with a maximum temperature of 41.8 degrees Celsius, which was two degrees above normal, an official said.
"The ... Read more...
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Hyderabad records 45 degrees, highest in 20 years
May 12th, 2010 - 4:48 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, May 12 (IANS) Hyderabad is in the grip of an intense heat wave, with temperature Wednesday shooting up to 45 degrees, a record in 20 years.
According to the Hyderabad met ... Read more...
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Hyderabad sizzles at 44 degrees Celsius
May 10th, 2010 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, May 10 (IANS) Monday was the hottest day of this season in Hyderabad as the mercury touched 44 degrees Celsius, the weatherman said.
A day after recording 43 degrees, the mercury rose ... Read more...
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Bihar’s Shahi Litchi to hit South Indian markets this month
May 10th, 2010 - 4:56 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, May 10 (IANS) Bihar's famous Shahi litchis will hit south Indian markets for the first time this month-end.
The state government has decided to send the sweet and juicy summer fruit to ... Read more...
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Shimla warm at 26.4 degrees Celsius
May 1st, 2010 - 7:59 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, May 1 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh continued to experience hot weather Saturday despite mild spells of rain and thundershowers in some areas of the state Friday night. The temperature in some ... Read more...
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For soft summer skin, cut out fizzy drinks, eat healthy
April 24th, 2010 - 12:36 pm ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Gearing up to protect your skin from the summer sun? Water, sunscreen, an umbrella and cotton clothes are not enough. Experts say to keep feeling ... Read more...
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What’s brewing between Jamunia’s Kuber and Ghungru?
April 20th, 2010 - 11:10 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
April 20, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):Cupid is striking thick and fast to our TV stars these days. The hot weather notwithstanding, rookie TV actors are finding comfort in each other's arms. Cupid ... Read more...
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No respite from heat despite hailstorm, mild showers (Second Lead)
April 19th, 2010 - 10:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Delhi Monday continued to reel under intense heat wave conditions - with the maximum temperature at 42.1 degrees Celsius, six notches above average - despite a brief ... Read more...
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Hailstorm, scant showers fail to cool Delhi (Lead)
April 19th, 2010 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Delhi Monday continued to reel under intense heat wave conditions despite a brief hailstorm and rain in a few areas. The maximum temperature was recorded six notches ... Read more...
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Delhi records hottest April day in 52 years (Lead)
April 17th, 2010 - 8:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Delhi residents continued to reel under the scorching heat with the mercury rising to 43.7 degrees Celsius, the highest recorded in April in the past 52 years. ... Read more...
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Himachal’s IPL venue sizzles at 35.2 degrees
April 16th, 2010 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, April 16 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh continued to experience hot weather Friday with the venue of the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches - Dharamsala - recording a high of 35.2 degrees ... Read more...
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Delhi sizzles at 41.6 degrees Celsius (Lead)
April 12th, 2010 - 8:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Delhi Monday witnessed another hot day with the temperature soaring six notches above the average at 41.6 degrees Celsius and the weatherman forecast further rise in the ... Read more...
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Shimla sizzles at 27 degrees Celsius
April 10th, 2010 - 10:03 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, April 10 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh continued to experience hot weather Saturday with temperatures in some parts touching 40.6 degrees Celsius and the state capital Shimla recording a high of 27 ... Read more...
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Rain, snowfall likely in Himachal Friday
April 2nd, 2010 - 1:29 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, April 2 (IANS) Temperatures across Himachal Pradesh hover four to seven degrees Celsius above average -- but the weatherman Friday held out hopes of rain and snowfall in the hill ... Read more...
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Himachal hotter than usual
March 25th, 2010 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, March 25 (IANS) It's barely mid-spring but the hills of Himachal Pradesh are experiencing a much hotter weather than usual. Forecasters say the onset of summer is well in advance ... Read more...
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Spring at LFW: Buyers, designers welcome seasonal shift
March 10th, 2010 - 11:38 am ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Spring collections were the focus of the just concluded Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) instead of autumn-winter. Designers as well as buyers welcomed the seasonal shift, saying ... Read more...
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French Spidey Alain Robert to climb Burj Khalifa
January 17th, 2010 - 4:52 pm ICT by ANI
Kula Lumpur, Jan 17 (ANI): French Spiderman Alain Robert has now set his sights on another landmark - he now plans to scale Burj Khalifa, the tallest building of the world in ... Read more...
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