Chile ‘Miracle 33′ miners to start souvenir brand
July 30th, 2012 - 9:49 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Santiago, July 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The `miracle 33` is the way that the 33chilean miners have chosen to remember their unlucky fate after they got stuck while mining in San Jose in ... Read more...
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Coffee reduces risk of heart failure
June 27th, 2012 - 10:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 27 (IANS) Two mugs of coffee a day could help keep the heart healthy, according to a study.With up to 40 percent of those affected dying within a ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Stella McCartney designs Britain’s Olympic team kit
May 17th, 2012 - 4:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 17 (IANS) Fashion Designer Stella McCartney has designed the players' kit for British participants at the London Olympics, and it has been inspired by the nation's Union Jack ... Read more...
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Diane Keaton launches home decor range
September 2nd, 2011 - 7:33 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 2 (IANS) Academy award-winning veteran actress Diane Keaton has joined hands with a US retail store for a line of interior design and home decoration products.The 65-year-old "Annie ... Read more...
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‘Arthur’ director intimidated by Helen Mirren
April 7th, 2011 - 5:39 am ICT by IANS
London, April 7 (IANS) "Arthur" director Jason Winer was so intimidated by veteran actress Helen Mirren that he had to read about the etiquette of drinking tea before meeting her.The ... Read more...
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Biggest date-rape drug seizure by Canada
January 27th, 2011 - 12:53 pm ICT by IANS
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto, Jan 27 (IANS) Canadian police have made the biggest date rape drug seizure in the country's history with the arrest of five Chinese smugglers.Making the announcement in Vancouver Wednesday, ... Read more...
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Bottoms Up Beer dispenser fills mugs 9 times faster than beer taps!
January 25th, 2011 - 2:11 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jan 25 (ANI): It's a common sight to see people crowding a bar waiting for a mug of beer - thanks to the Bottoms Up Beer Dispenser, that may no longer ... Read more...
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Shera theme park in Delhi soon
October 16th, 2010 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Shera, the adorable mascot of the Commonwealth Games, may soon have a theme park dedicated to him, an official of the Organising Committee said."Shera's popularity ... Read more...
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CWG logo a hit among Games enthusiasts
October 5th, 2010 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) As Delhi plays host to the 19th Commonwealth Games, the Games logo is fast becoming a fad for the city and its people as it can be ... Read more...
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Yoga sessions at Games Village (Games Sidelights)
October 4th, 2010 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) After captivating audiences and athletes with a scintillating yoga show at the inaugural ceremony, the Organising Committee (OC) has gone a step further.It is now offering free ... Read more...
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Racy women turn man’s thoughts to racy cars
September 13th, 2010 - 2:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 13 (IANS) If your prince charming becomes entranced by a passing sports car while he is flirting with you, despair not.
The presence of a captivating woman triggers a ... Read more...
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Racy women turn a man to racy cars, gadgets
September 13th, 2010 - 1:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 13 (ANI): If the man of your dreams becomes distracted by a passing sports car while talking to you, do not start cribbing, for it means that he likes you.However, ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Robert Pattinson and Leonardo Dicaprio Have a Nice Boy’s Night Out
September 8th, 2010 - 8:04 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 8, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Twilight superstar Robert Pattinson and Leonardo DiCaprio have a love for the famous nightspot Soho, where they happen to be regulars. Recently, the British actor was ... Read more...
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Wrestler Sushil Kumar unveils merchandise for CWG
September 2nd, 2010 - 8:48 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep 2 (ANI): Wrestler Sushil Kumar unveiled an exclusive range of apparel and promotional merchandise for the 2010 Commonwealth Games here on Thursday.Kumar, who was the chief guest on ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Liz Hurley reveals curvy figure secret
August 27th, 2010 - 2:00 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 27 (IANS) Hollywood actress Elizabeth Hurley has revealed the secret behind her curvy figure is no breakfast at all.
"I swear by almost nothing for breakfast. Mugs of hot water first ... Read more...
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Adults do not need breakfast, tweets Elizabeth Hurley
August 26th, 2010 - 1:32 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, August 26 (ANI): Elizabeth Hurley has shared a bizarre diet tip with her thousands of Twitter followers.The British actress and model thinks that adults do not need breakfast."Btw my diet survived ... Read more...
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Portugal need victory against tough North Koreans
June 20th, 2010 - 6:25 pm ICT by IANS
Cape Town, June 20 (DPA) When Portugal and North Korea meet in Cape Town in Monday's World Cup football Group G duel, the world's most publicity-hungry player will be pitted against the ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Drinking tea can be as hydrating as water
June 18th, 2010 - 2:20 am ICT by IANS
London, June 18 (IANS) Tea can be as good as water to keep you hydrated, a study has found.
"If you fancy a cup of tea on a hot summer's day, have it. ... Read more...
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Aussie mugs get US President Barack Obama’s name wrong, read “Barrack” instead
June 7th, 2010 - 12:54 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, June 7 (ANI): Mugs felicitating US President Barack Obama's visit to Australia became a cause of diplomatic embarrassment for the country after it was found that the President's name had ... Read more...
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Lampard wants Chelsea to salute Mourinho before dumping him out
February 26th, 2010 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 26 (ANI): Ace midfielder Frank Lampard wants Chelsea to salute former boss Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge before dumping his team Inter Milan out of the Champions League.The ... Read more...
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Debt-ridden Man U swaps hot meals for packed lunches
January 24th, 2010 - 5:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 24(ANI): Debt-ridden Manchester United has discontinued free hot meals and soft drinks to their loyal workers' on match days as part of their cost cutting measures.The Old Trafford workers ... Read more...
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Malaysian Indian boy pulls Mercedes car
December 12th, 2009 - 3:07 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 12 (IANS) A six-year-old Malaysian Indian is set to enter the country's book of records after pulling a 1.67-tonne Mercedes Benz for 120 metres with just a simple harness ... Read more...
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Singer Dolly Parton Launches Her New Store ‘Dolly Parton’s Trinkets & Treasures’
November 29th, 2009 - 8:42 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Nov.29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, who is known for her multifaceted talent, has added a new feather to her cap, as she recently opened her new store 'Dolly ... Read more...
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Soon, robots that ask for help to recognise objects
September 18th, 2009 - 12:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 18 (ANI): Researchers at Willow Garage, a robotics company in Palo Alto, California, are working on robots that can be trained to ask humans for help to identify different objects. ... Read more...
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Green tea cuts cardiovascular disease risk
September 9th, 2009 - 1:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 9 (ANI): Two mugs of green tea every day can significantly reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, claims a new study.To reach the conclusion, researchers from Okayama University ... Read more...
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“I guess people are maturing” - Sherlyn Chopra
June 15th, 2009 - 10:13 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
Sherlyn Chopra has created a stir. Ever since the launch of her official website which also features an exclusive SC (Sherlyn Chopra) store, her 'Fan Club' section has shown an exponential ... Read more...
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We see products grouped close together as being ‘contagious’
June 13th, 2009 - 12:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 13 (ANI): A team of Indian-origin researchers in the US has found that people tend to see products that are grouped close together as being "contagious".Consumer psychologists Arul Mishra and ... Read more...
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Vote, get a ‘democracy discount’
April 26th, 2009 - 9:51 am ICT by IANS
By Vaishali Bhambri
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) It's raining discounts and other offers this May in the capital. And all you have to do to avail yourselves of them is ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Soon, glass would be made unbreakable
April 4th, 2009 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 4 (ANI): Scientists at Alfred University, US, have developed a process for making super-strong glass that is nearly unbreakable, even when dropped from 10 feet high onto a concrete floor. ... Read more...
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Tea, coffee do taste better in favourite mugs
March 13th, 2009 - 1:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 13 (ANI): A group of psychologists has confirmed what many people always believed: tea and coffee taste better out of your favourite mug.According to Sheffield University researchers, an individuals ... Read more...
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Selling Obama merchandise might land you in jail
January 12th, 2009 - 7:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 12 (ANI): While people might be making a fortune by selling Obama-branded can openers, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate bars, those thriving on the sales of such merchandise might land ... Read more...
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Consumers more likely to buy products they touch
January 8th, 2009 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 8 (ANI): A new study has found that consumers are willing to pay more for products they touch.In a simple experiment with an inexpensive coffee mug, the researchers found ... Read more...
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