Pakistani daily lauds chief justice for not sparing son
June 8th, 2012 - 12:11 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) The superior judiciary in Pakistan has "really come into its own", a Pakistani daily said Friday over Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry's suo motu notice ... Read more...
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Indian film festivals come of age (Comment)
October 21st, 2011 - 11:46 am ICT by IANS
On the eve of the Mumbai Film Festival, filmmaker Shyam Benegal had confidently said this is the best festival India has seen so far. As the festival came to a close ... Read more...
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Anna ends fast, celebrations across the country (Intro Roundup)
August 28th, 2011 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) An unparalleled 12-day movement that coalesced people across India on the need to eradicate corruption and saw the political establishment unite came to fruition ... Read more...
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Michael Jackson to be immortalized at Fulham
March 17th, 2011 - 2:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 17(ANI): Fulham Chairman and Egyptian businessman Mohamed Fayed is set to unveil a commemorative statue of Michael Jackson at Craven Cottage to honour the friendship he shared with the ... Read more...
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Drug company links ‘may have compromised cancer study in The Lancet’
January 21st, 2011 - 5:54 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Jan 21 (ANI): Cancer treatment research published in The Lancet may have been compromised by a drug company that funded the study, according to three Melbourne oncologists.They said that publication of ... Read more...
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Oceanic ‘garbage patch’ not as big as depicted in media
January 5th, 2011 - 6:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): Claims that the 'Great Garbage Patch' between California and Japan is twice the size of Texas are grossly exaggerated, according to an Oregon State University scientist."There is no ... Read more...
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Expert issues stark warning on climate change
December 9th, 2010 - 5:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 09 (ANI): A climate change expert has warned that if humans don't moderate their use of fossil fuels, there is a real possibility that we will face the environmental, societal ... Read more...
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Tiny tots able to understand irony, says study
September 15th, 2010 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Sep 15 (IANS) Tiny tots as young as four are able to understand and use irony, says a new study.
"Previous studies concluded that irony wasn't understood before the age of ... Read more...
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Kids as young as 4 understand irony
September 15th, 2010 - 12:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington Sep 15 (ANI): A new research has revealed that children as young as four are able to understand and use irony."Previous studies concluded that irony wasn't understood before the age ... Read more...
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Mandira Bedi to endorse lingerie brand
August 11th, 2010 - 6:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) After acting in TV serials and films, hosting shows, and playing cricket presenter, Mandira Bedi is now all set to endorse lingerie brand Bodycare.
The actress feels women ... Read more...
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Ryanair Determined To Charge A Toilet Fee On Its Flights
April 8th, 2010 - 10:13 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
April 8, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): You may have to shell out cash for utilizing the toilet on a Ryanair flight in the near future. The CEO of Ryanair, Michael ... Read more...
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Host IPL, save civilisation, say British media
March 23rd, 2009 - 8:53 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 23 (IANS) The British media Monday cited the history of India-Britain relations to urge England to host the Indian Premier League (IPL).
"It is no hyperbole to say that a threat ... Read more...
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People question Pak Armys lack of willingness to act in Swat
January 30th, 2009 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan 30 (ANI): People of the Swat Valley have expressed their reservations about the ongoing Pakistan Army operation against militants, as they see a lack of willingness on the part ... Read more...
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Logitech has made its one-billionth computer mouse
December 5th, 2008 - 6:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, December 5 (ANI): Swiss company Logitech has revealed that its factory in Suzhou, western China, has produced its one-billionth computer mouse.
The company has made this revelation at a time ... Read more...
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McCain Cabinet wont allow untried Palin to function alone in the White House
September 13th, 2008 - 6:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept.13 (ANI): Should she be asked to take on presidential responsibilities in the event of something happening to John McCain, vice-president Palin, if elected, may just find the White House ... Read more...
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Russia celebrates Zenit’s UEFA triumph
May 16th, 2008 - 1:57 pm ICT by admin
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Moscow, May 16 (DPA) Russian politicians stumbled over themselves to exalt St Petersburg club Zenit Thursday on their 2-0 UEFA cup victory over the Rangers in Manchester. Former president Vladimir Putin, who ... Read more...
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