Mexico confident tourism sector will grow
September 20th, 2012 - 12:04 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, Sep 20 (IANS/EFE) Mexico's comprehensive tourism plan has laid the basis for spurring the growth of a sector that is increasing by about 4 percent each year, the country's ... Read more...
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Genes invest you with unique facial identity
September 14th, 2012 - 8:08 pm ICT by IANS
Amsterdam, Sep 14 (IANS) Scientists have isolated genes that shape our facial form and structure, besides explaining why twins and siblings have more similar faces than unrelated people.This study, ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Goa’s crusading church NGO website hacked
August 31st, 2012 - 1:00 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Aug 31 (IANS) A website of a Roman Catholic Church-run NGO has been hacked by unidentified people for the third time in recent years, said a church official Friday.The ... Read more...
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Winfrey voted world’s highest paid celebrity
August 28th, 2012 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 28 (IANS) Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has been voted the world's highest paid celebrity after banking $165 million in the past year.She has left behind ... Read more...
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Kanda issue rocks Haryana assembly
August 24th, 2012 - 11:40 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Aug 24 (IANS) Proceedings in the Haryana assembly were disrupted Friday as the house witnessed heated exchanges between opposition and treasury benches over the Gopal Goyal Kanda-Geetika Sharma controversy.The ... Read more...
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Court denies anticipatory bail to Kanda (Lead)
August 17th, 2012 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Haryana's former minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, accused of abetting in the suicide of former ... Read more...
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Court denies anticipatory bail to Kanda
August 17th, 2012 - 6:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Delhi High Court Friday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Haryana's former minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, accused of abetting the suicide of former flight attendant ... Read more...
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Court issues warrant against Kanda (Lead)
August 16th, 2012 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) A Delhi court here Thursday issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against Haryana's former minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, accused of abetting the suicide of former flight ... Read more...
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Court issues warrant against Kanda
August 16th, 2012 - 6:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) A Delhi court here Thursday issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against Haryana's former minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, accused of abetting the suicide of former flight ... Read more...
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Court reserves order on Kanda’s anticipatory bail plea (Second Lead)
August 14th, 2012 - 10:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday reserved its order on the anticipatory bail plea of former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, wanted in connection with the ... Read more...
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Court reserves order on Kanda’s anticipatory bail plea (Lead)
August 14th, 2012 - 6:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday reserved its order on the anticipatory bail plea of former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, wanted in connection with the ... Read more...
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Suicide notes are not gospel truth: Kanda lawyer
August 14th, 2012 - 4:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Seeking anticipatory bail, former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, wanted in connection with the suicide of former flight attendant Geetika Sharma, told the Delhi High ... Read more...
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Kanda moves Delhi High Court for anticipatory bail
August 13th, 2012 - 12:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Absconding former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, wanted in connection with the suicide of former flight attendant Geetika Sharma, Monday moved the Delhi High Court ... Read more...
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Rajesh Khanna left behind beautiful music: Jackie Shroff
August 11th, 2012 - 1:48 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) Rajesh Khanna left behind a legacy of beautiful music, Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff has said.The actor was speaking at a musical tribute held for the legendary ... Read more...
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Kanda may move high court for anticipatory bail
August 10th, 2012 - 6:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, who is wanted by police in connection with the suicide of former flight attendant Geetika Sharma and has been ... Read more...
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Rajesh Khanna left behind rich legacy: Ambika Soni
July 18th, 2012 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni mourned the death of Hindi film superstar Rajesh Khanna and said "his films had no language barriers and ... Read more...
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McLaren must bounce back in Germany: Prost
July 16th, 2012 - 2:29 pm ICT by IANS
Volokolamsk (Russia), July 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) McLaren must recover from a string of poor results at the German Grand Prix next weekend or will be left behind by Red Bull ... Read more...
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Six dead, millions left without power after US storm
July 1st, 2012 - 8:56 am ICT by IANS
Washington, July 1 (IANS) At least six people have died and up to two million were left without electricity after powerful storms hit the US Atlantic coast.The storms swept across ... Read more...
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Those who ordered Andrabi’s killing still at large, says brother
June 12th, 2012 - 5:24 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, June 12 (IANS) For most Kashmiris the news of the suicide by former major Avtar Singh, accused in the 1996 murder of rights activist Jaleel Andrabi, is nothing short ... Read more...
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Blast at Congress MP’s resort near Hyderabad
May 29th, 2012 - 1:18 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, May 29 (IANS) Congress MP L. Rajagopal's resort on the city's outskirts was damaged in a bomb blast, police said Tuesday.The incident took place Friday night but police ... Read more...
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‘Britain must improve maths skills’
May 28th, 2012 - 10:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 28 (IANS) Britain must place more value on teaching maths in schools or risk falling behind rapidly growing Asian competitors, the executive chairman of Google has said.People with ... Read more...
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Man steals bus to lure estranged wife, kids back!
May 26th, 2012 - 1:04 pm ICT by IANS
Yavatmal (Maharashtra), May 26 (IANS) In a bizarre incident, a former employee of the state transport department stole a bus to convince his estranged wife and children that he was ... Read more...
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Neha Dhupia prefers clean-shaven men
April 19th, 2012 - 8:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Actress Neha Dhupia says clean-shaven men are more attractive and caring than those who don't shave."I believe that clean-shaven men are not only attractive, but ... Read more...
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Now, implant warns of impending heart attack
April 15th, 2012 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 15 (IANS) A medical implant can warn users about a potential heart attack through a combination of vibrations, tones and visual signs and save lives, says a study.
... Read more...
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13 labourers abducted in Pakistan
April 13th, 2012 - 1:10 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, April 13 (IANS) Thirteen labourers of a construction firm were abducted in Pakistan's Balochistan province, a media report said Friday.The kidnappings took place in Dera Bugti district Thursday, reported ... Read more...
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An Indian who longs for India (IANS Book Review)
March 28th, 2012 - 12:16 pm ICT by IANS
Book: "The Reverse Journey"; Author: Vivek Kumar Singh; Publisher: Frog Books, Mumbai;Pages: 122; Price: Rs.95
A beautiful tale, told straight from the heart. This description could well summarise this slim work ... Read more...
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Chinese robber gets 13-year jail term
March 19th, 2012 - 3:35 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 19 (IANS) A Chinese man Monday got a 13-year jail term for stealing art pieces from the Forbidden City here last year, authorities said.Shi Baikui, 27, was fined ... Read more...
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Chandipur beach: Where the sea disappears suddenly (Feature)
March 16th, 2012 - 12:51 pm ICT by IANS
Chandipur (Odisha), March 16 (IANS) Have you seen the sea disappear in front of your eyes? A unique phenomenon rarely seen anywhere else, the sea recedes by as much as ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Bangladeshi man kills self after seeing wife’s body
March 10th, 2012 - 8:17 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, March 10 (IANS) A Bangladeshi man took his own life by jumping in front of a train after seeing the body of his wife, who had committed suicide, police ... Read more...
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4 killed in Branson Tornado
February 29th, 2012 - 10:43 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Branson, Feb 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) At least four people were confirmed dead after deadly tornadoes devastated at least five states. The twister left behind extensive damages running into several millions of dollars ... Read more...
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John Abraham in an LTTE Film ‘Jaffna’
February 28th, 2012 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Just when one thought John Abraham has left behind his experimental phase of "No Smoking" and "Kabul Express", the actor has agreed to work in ... Read more...
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Guru Dutt’s grand-daughter eyes his legacy, gingerly
February 25th, 2012 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, Feb 25 (IANS) Legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt's grand-daughter Gouri is set to foray into the world of acting. One of her aims is to portray her grandfather the way ... Read more...
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‘Jodi Breakers’ is fun all the way
February 25th, 2012 - 12:46 am ICT by IANS
Film: "Jodi Breakers"; Cast: R. Madhavan, Bipasha Basu, Dipannati Sharma, Milind Soman, Helen; Director: Ashwini Chowdhary; Rating: ***Just when you think you've seen them all, from the hit jodis ... Read more...
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Maoists kill tribal woman on charge of spying
February 24th, 2012 - 5:20 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Feb 24 (IANS) Maoists Friday killed a tribal woman in Odisha's Nuapada district accusing her of spying on them for the authorities, police said.The dead body of the woman ... Read more...
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World Economic Forum calls for business innovation
January 26th, 2012 - 5:31 am ICT by IANS
Davos, Jan 26 (IANS) Participants at the annual World Economic Forum here Wednesday urged the companies to focus on innovation to remain in business.Companies failing to adapt themselves to new ... Read more...
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