IVF gaining popularity among villagers: Expert
September 20th, 2012 - 12:00 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) With a success rate of nearly 40 percent, in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) has been steadily gaining popularity among rural couples suffering from infertility, an expert said here ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Madonna demands new toilet seats
September 6th, 2012 - 6:08 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Sep 6 (IANS) For pop sensation Madonna, hygiene is a priority and she has reportedly asked for a new toilet seat at every venue of her tour.The ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Brighton beach left with 23 tonnes’ of rubbish
August 22nd, 2012 - 6:54 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Brighton, Aug 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The level of litter that has been found around the area of Brighton Beach was just way too much. The litter has been said to make the ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Sulabh promises to help widows of Brindavan
August 12th, 2012 - 7:41 pm ICT by IANS
Brindavan (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 12 (IANS) Sulabh International has pledged to give a life a dignity to the 1,700 odd widows of Brindavan who spend their sunset years in pain.Responding ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
‘Satyamev Jayate’ viewers support Aamir’s expose’
June 10th, 2012 - 11:12 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Aamir Khan's effort to highlight malpractices in the medical profession in India through his path-breaking show "Satyamev Jayate" may have upset many doctors, but ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
DiCaprio dislikes deodorants, avoids bathing
March 22nd, 2012 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, March 22 (IANS) Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio reportedly refuses to use deodorants, while his girlfriend, model Erin Heatherton, wants him to clean up and be hygiene-conscious."Leo has let ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Dad banned from swimming pool for ‘too long’ shorts
March 8th, 2012 - 10:30 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Mar 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A 45-year-old dad could not believe his ears when he was told to get out of the swimming pool because his shorts were “too long.” Andy Toms ... Read more...
Posted in Odd news |
Hygiene in Delhi: Court issues notices to civic agencies
December 14th, 2011 - 7:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Expressing anguish over the failure of civic agencies to maintain hygiene in the national capital, the Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notices to a ... Read more...
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Russia threatens Tajikistan with import sanctions
November 21st, 2011 - 6:04 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Nov 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia Monday threatened to slap sanctions on vegetable imports from Tajikistan, a move that comes shortly after the jailing of a Russian pilot in the ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Eureka Forbes 40×10 ft flag in Limca Book of Records
October 4th, 2011 - 6:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The 'Flag of Happiness and Friendship', a 40x10 foot standard created by the employees of Eureka Forbes, an expert in the water and hygiene space, ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Never allow pets in your bed!
September 28th, 2011 - 6:55 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 28 (IANS) You may lavish attention on your pets, seeing that they are well fed and cared for. But don't let them share your bed, because they could ... Read more...
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More than half of Jharkhand’s kids underweight, women anaemic
September 1st, 2011 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, Sep 1 (IANS) Around 55 percent of children under three years in Jharkhand are underweight and 70 percent of women and adolescent girls anaemic, Unicef says.Job Zachariah, Jharkhand chief ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
UAE holds religious lectures on Ramadan
August 13th, 2011 - 12:12 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Aug 12 (IANS/WAM) The health ministry of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has organised religious lectures for employees in Abu Dhabi to increase awareness on the Islamic holy ... Read more...
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India reports one polio case this year
August 9th, 2011 - 8:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) India reported only one polio case this year as compared to last year, the Rajya Sabha was informed Tuesday.In a written reply, Minister of State ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Joe Jonas to join Britney Spears’ summer tour
August 1st, 2011 - 7:55 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Aug 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Joe Jonas is all set to join the summer tour of Britney Spears, according to reports. Prior to this report, it was being said that Britney’s ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Unicef film to help check malnutrition in Madhya Pradesh
June 14th, 2011 - 5:05 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, June 14 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh plans to spread awareness about malnutrition - which affects 60 out of 100 children in the state - in co-operation with Unicef, an official ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Mumbai cabbies say no to tobacco
May 31st, 2011 - 7:46 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) More than 50,000 taxi drivers here lent their support to the 'Smoke Free Mumbai' campaign on World No Tobacco Day Tuesday and pledged to ensure that ... Read more...
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Unicef, Finnair collect 45,000 euros for Indian kids
May 8th, 2011 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) A campaign by Nordic carrier Finnair and Unicef has collected over 45,000 euros for a programme to provide clean water and environment to children ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Hygiene camp Wednesday for Mumbai’s pani-puri sellers
April 27th, 2011 - 1:03 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) A Congress member of parliament will Wednesday organise a hygiene awareness camp for pani-puri and bhel-puri sellers in north Mubai.The camp, organised by Sanjay Nirupam comes ... Read more...
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Ten bad work habits that test even the most amiable workers
March 25th, 2011 - 5:28 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Mar 25 (ANI): A list of the ten most common habitual workplace offences shows how even the most amiable worker can be driven into becoming an office tyrant.First on the list ... Read more...
Posted in World |
‘7-year itch’ cut to just 3 due to stress of modern life
March 8th, 2011 - 4:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 8 (ANI): Forget the 'seven-year-itch', the breaking point for most couples comes after three years, says a new research.The pressures of modern life means more than ever partners take each ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Aurangabad Medical College vandalized over poor facilities
February 22nd, 2011 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
Aurangbad, Feb.22 (ANI): Medical students in Aurangabad vandalized their college and hostel property while protesting against the lack of facilities in campus.The students of the government run institution complained that college provided ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Mayawati conducts ‘monitoring visit’ in Ghaziabad
February 21st, 2011 - 1:00 pm ICT by ANI
Ghaziabad, Feb.20 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Mayawati conducted a surprise inspection visit to Ghaziabad District on Sunday.She visited the district civil hospital, some police stations and other offices to pull up ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Mayawati pulls up officials during Noida, Ghaziabad trip
February 20th, 2011 - 10:48 pm ICT by IANS
Noida/Ghaziabad, Feb 20 (IANS) From lack of green cover to lesser number of cases registered by the police, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati found a number of reasons to pull up officials ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Cuckoo’s Nest Hospital Lets The Patients’ Remains Reunite With Their Family
February 2nd, 2011 - 9:10 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Feb 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Oregon State Mental Hospital has a long history. It was built in 128 years back, and has been the back drop of the classic film ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Chinese students hospitalised after eating noodles
December 24th, 2010 - 11:58 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Dec 24 (IANS) Over 20 students in China's Heilongjiang province fell sick after eating noodles in school and had to be rushed to hospital, officials said Friday.The students of Deqiang Primary ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Eating dirt could actually make your kids smarter: Study
November 24th, 2010 - 2:08 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov 24 (ANI): Here's some good news for parents who constantly worry about their kids' hygiene after they spend time in the play ground - eating dirt could actually make your ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Jolie gave daughter a ‘dead pet’
November 12th, 2010 - 5:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 12 (ANI): Angelina Jolie has revealed that her daughter Shiloh once asked for a 'dead pet'.The 35-year-old star has revealed that the four-year-old found a deceased bird and asked ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Robert Pattinson Stinks!
November 4th, 2010 - 3:15 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 4, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): All those girls who goes crazy to catch a glimpse of the British hunk Robert Pattinson should take note of the fact that the actor actually ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Chandigarh gives its sweet shops 48 hours to clean up
October 22nd, 2010 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Oct 22 (IANS) In the wake of the upcoming festival season, the Chandigarh administration Friday gave a 48-hour ultimatum to sweet-shop owners here to comply with the guidelines of hygiene and ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Delhi far exceeded expectations: New Zealand Herald
October 15th, 2010 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
Wellington, Oct 15 (IANS) A leading New Zealand newspaper Friday showered praise on India for successfully hosting the Commonwealth Games, saying "Delhi far exceeded expectations"."As the Games ended Thursday, Delhi had them ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Delhi CWG very successful: Australia’s chef de mission
October 13th, 2010 - 5:40 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Oct 13 (IANS) The Commonwealth Games closing ceremony will be "a great opportunity to celebrate what will be a very successful Games", Australia's chef de mission said Wednesday.Steve Moneghetti said he ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Swiss national makes India a home away from home for his elephant love
October 2nd, 2010 - 10:05 pm ICT by ANI
By Lokender SinghJaipur, Oct. 2 (ANI): A Swiss national, who arrived in India for the first time two years ago as a tourist, fell in love with elephants. Today, he has ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
Kiwi chef de mission Dave Currie confirms exit from Commonwealth role
October 1st, 2010 - 5:53 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 1(ANI): New Zealand's Commonwealth Games team boss Dave Currie has confirmed that the Delhi Commonwealth Games would be his last as chef de mission.Currie would come back to manage ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Rushdie suggests ’spanking’ Bhanot for his CWG cleanliness comments
October 1st, 2010 - 12:34 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 1 (ANI): Slamming the chaotic preparations for the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games, Indian-born novelist Salman Rushdie has termed it as a "great humiliation", and recommended a 'severe spanking' for ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |