Obama campaign hits back at Indian-American’s ‘2016′ film
September 12th, 2012 - 11:00 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 12 (IANS) The Obama campaign has hit back at an anti-Obama film by an Indian-American conservative author that has rocked the box office since last month's Republican ... Read more...
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Nicole Richie confident with body
August 13th, 2012 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 13 (IANS) Socialte Nicole Richie, whose weight has fluctuated over the years, is happy with her looks at the moment."I feel great about my body. You ... Read more...
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When TV channels refuse break, Ekta’s soaps take leaps
August 10th, 2012 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Film producer and TV czarina Ekta Kapoor says TV channels' refusal to give a few months break to shows forces her to incorporate leaps in ... Read more...
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Olympic athletics: Kazakhstan’s Rypakova leaps to triple jump gold
August 6th, 2012 - 9:05 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Olga Rypakova of Kazakhstan took Olympic gold in the women's triple jump Sunday.Rypakova, the world silver medalist, took the title with a third-round jump of ... Read more...
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Olympic triple jump : Kazakhstan’s Rypakova leaps to gold
August 6th, 2012 - 4:02 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Olga Rypakova of Kazakhstan took Olympic gold in the women's triple jump Sunday.Rypakova, the world silver medalist, took the title with a third-round jump ... Read more...
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Olympics: Britain’s Rutherford leaps to long jump gold
August 5th, 2012 - 5:52 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Greg Rutherford of Britain won gold in the men's long jump Saturday, leaping 8.31 meters.Rutherford claimed the gold when Will Claye of the US, the ... Read more...
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‘Uttaran’ completes 900 episodes, team celebrates (With Images)
June 22nd, 2012 - 6:07 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Popular TV show "Uttaran", which had two generation leaps since it went on air in 2008, will complete a run of 900 episodes.The cast and the ... Read more...
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Uruguay take second Place in FIFA rankings
June 6th, 2012 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Spain maintained their top spot in the latest FIFA rankings published Wednesday while Uruguay leap-frogged Germany to take second place.Brazil and England moved up one ... Read more...
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I am the best hairstylist: Nicole Richie
May 6th, 2012 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, May 6 (IANS) Socialite Nicole Richie takes care of her hair herself and describes herself as the best hairstylist."I have naturally curly hair. So natural beach waves ... Read more...
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Nicole Richie loves her body
May 6th, 2012 - 9:04 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, May 6 (IANS) Socialite Nicole Richie, who went through a dramatic weight loss in 2006, says she feels great about her body ever since she got back ... Read more...
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Bihar paradox: Phones outnumber toilets
April 20th, 2012 - 1:09 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, April 20 (IANS) Nearly 56 percent of families in Bihar have a mobile or landline connection, but about 77 percent of the population lack toilets, says a census report, ... Read more...
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US competition law to impact Indian exporters
April 11th, 2012 - 6:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) An Indian industry lobby Wednesday voiced concern over a new competition law in the US that says only those manufacturers who can provide proof of ... Read more...
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Stage set for pulsating semi-final between Strykers and Comets
March 31st, 2012 - 10:44 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) The stage is set for a pulsating semifinal between leaders Chandigarh Comets and the redoubtable Pune Strykers in the Bridgestone World Series Hockey (WSH) to be ... Read more...
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Samoa skips day, leaps into future
December 30th, 2011 - 1:36 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The republic of Samoa, a tiny nation in the South Pacific, will leap into the future at the stroke of midnight Thursday.Samoa will skip Friday, ... Read more...
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Modi begins fast by reciting Gujarat’s success story
September 17th, 2011 - 2:11 pm ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, Sep 17 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi began his three-day 'sadbhavana' (goodwill) fast Saturday by heaping praises on the state for its inclusive growth and communal ... Read more...
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Woman leaps from burning building in the London riots
August 9th, 2011 - 11:32 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Aug 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A woman in London escaped death when she jumped from her window on the first floor of an apartment. The woman has not yet been identified ... Read more...
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Spiders particular about renovating damaged webs
June 2nd, 2011 - 1:26 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, June 2 (IANS) Spiderman performs incredible death defying leaps in reel life with the help of his web swinging skills to save lives in imminent danger. However, in real ... Read more...
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Ever seen moving photos? Check out cinemagraphs!
April 27th, 2011 - 4:53 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 27 (IANS) Artists have developed 'cinemagraphs' that look like still photos but actually feature a subtle area of movement designed to grab your eye and keep you looking. ... Read more...
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Economics now wealth-creating device for few: Ashok Mitra
March 18th, 2011 - 12:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Economics today has been reduced to an elitist device that helps a handful in society make money and more money, unmindful if the rest ... Read more...
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New research looks at getting stroke patients back on the feet
February 13th, 2011 - 12:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): A new study has found that structured and progressive treadmill walking and exercise programs for strength and balance yield similar results for patients one year after having stroke.The ... Read more...
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Now, give your brain an ‘electric thinking cap’ to solve complex issues
February 3rd, 2011 - 1:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): A University of Sydney study has found that it may be possible to stimulate the brain to see the world anew-an electric thinking cap.Research by Richard Chi and ... Read more...
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Look-to-shoot helmet to redefine aerial dogfights
January 4th, 2011 - 4:27 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 4 (IANS) A fighter pilot can shoot down enemy planes by just glancing at them, thanks to a futuristic new helmet.The Striker integrated display helmet marks one of the biggest ... Read more...
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Pope urges vigilance on biotechnology
September 14th, 2010 - 11:10 am ICT by IANS
Vatican City, Sep 14 (IANS/AKI) Pope Benedict XVI has said that leaps in scientific capabilities have put humanity in a precarious situation that can lead to a wounding of human "integrity and ... Read more...
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Generation Gap For ‘Sarvagunn Sampanna’
August 27th, 2010 - 8:10 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 27, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The queen of Indian Tele - Series, Ekta Kapoor is presently busy working on several generation leaps in her shows. This "leap"was evident in the serial ... Read more...
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Katrina - Brand Ambassador Of Ethiad Airways
August 20th, 2010 - 11:30 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 20, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Ethiad Airways has chosen Katrina Kaif as its brand ambassador. Being brand ambassador of the United Arab Emirates' national airline is an honor to the Bollywood ... Read more...
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How apes leap huge distances
July 22nd, 2010 - 3:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 22 (ANI): It is well-known that gibbons are capable of leaping prodigious distances between trees, crossing gaps of more than 10m at a time. Now scientists have discovered just how ... Read more...
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Robots designed with insect instincts
June 29th, 2010 - 5:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 29 (IANS) Making leaps in the field of artificial intelligence, an engineer has created a grasshopper-inspired jumping robot.
Mirko Kovac, a young robotics engineer from the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems at ... Read more...
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Cat leaps though open window to avoid castration!
June 7th, 2010 - 6:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 7 (ANI): A cat leapt out of an open window in a veterinary just as it was due to be castrated by the vet.Lexi, the cat, was discovered to be ... Read more...
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Ranbir refuses film with SRK!
May 6th, 2010 - 7:14 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
May 6, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Ranbir is on the ladder of success and with his charming personality has managed to create a favourable fan following. With his latest hits like "Ajab ... Read more...
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How older people interact and use email in their daily life
April 20th, 2010 - 1:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): With Internet and technology taking new leaps everyday, scientists at the Universidad Pompeu Fabra (UPF) have found how older people interact and use email in their daily life. ... Read more...
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John Simm to star as Hamlet
December 12th, 2009 - 6:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 12 (ANI): British actor John Simm is set to star as Hamlet in a new production of the Shakespearean play.Simm, 39, is following in the footsteps of David Tennant ... Read more...
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Fearless US woman rests her chin on alligators’ snouts to calm them!
August 1st, 2009 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 1 (ANI): A woman called Jeanette Rivera has been nicknamed the Gator Whisperer, for she leaves many tourists awestruck by her expertise at calming alligators, with whom she gets up ... Read more...
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Pakistan leaps into dark with fight in Taliban heartland
June 17th, 2009 - 12:08 pm ICT by IANS
By Nadeem Sarwar
Islamabad, June 17 (DPA) Nothing can be guaranteed as Islamabad declared war on the head of Pakistan's Taliban, Baitullah Mehsud, except that the nuclear-armed Islamic country is going to ... Read more...
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Jumping robots may soon find role in military service
May 10th, 2009 - 3:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 10 (ANI): Robots that can leap 8 metres vertically to clear walls or fences may soon find themselves in the military.Sandia National Laboratories' prototype Urban Hopper can really do wonders ... Read more...
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White House leaps onto Facebook, MySpace, Twitter
May 2nd, 2009 - 11:09 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, May 2 (IANS) President Barack Obama's tech-savvy administration has taken another leap into cyberspace with the roll-out of 'White House 2.0.' linking it to social networks MySpace and ... Read more...
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