Family of Indian jailed in Spain to move European court
March 29th, 2012 - 10:11 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) The family of Mumbai businessman Roshan Jamal Khan is set to move the European Court of Human Rights against a Spanish court for wrongly convicting ... Read more...
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Himachal invites private investment in apple production
November 11th, 2011 - 7:41 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Nov 11 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh has invited investments in the private sector to develop apple production, the mainstay of the state's fruit economy, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said ... Read more...
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Parents of Indian jailed in Spain die in Mumbai
September 30th, 2011 - 11:22 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) The parents of Mumbai-born businessman Roshan Jamal Khan, who has been imprisoned in Spain for planning terrorist attacks in Barcelona in 2008, have died here in ... Read more...
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Rihanna’s love for chocolate ice cream
August 15th, 2011 - 7:34 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 15 (IANS) Singer Rihanna prefers to eat chocolate ice cream even when she is following an exercise regime as she consider it her favourite comfort food."Chocolate ice ... Read more...
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Avril has a pizza named after her
July 18th, 2011 - 3:40 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 18 (IANS) Canadian singer Avril Lavigne has a pizza named after her at a restaurant in her hometown.She says people from her hometown of Napanee (Ontario) are very proud ... Read more...
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Olive leaf pill may help combat heart trouble
April 16th, 2011 - 3:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 16 (ANI): Researchers have said that a pill made out of the leaves of olive tree can be useful in combating heart disease.In the study, patients who took the olive ... Read more...
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The menu for post-Oscar dinner revealed
February 26th, 2011 - 3:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 26 (ANI): The 1,500 guests invited to the post-Oscar dinner will be treated to scrumptious culinary masterpieces at the Governors Ball.The stars can pig out on sushi, shrimps, smoked salmon ... Read more...
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Rep. Kucinich (D) Sues House Cafe 150K Over Olive Pit
January 27th, 2011 - 11:30 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Jan 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) It's listed under the “strange news” category on 'FOX News' nation.foxnews.com. Ohio Democratic Rep Dennis Kucinich is suing a United States House of Representatives cafe. A lawsuit which ... Read more...
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Dennis Kucinich Files Lawsuit
January 27th, 2011 - 9:08 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Jan 27, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Democratic congressman of Ohio, Dennis Kucinich has sued a cafeteria and its service providers in Longworth House Office Building, as they breached their implied warranty and ... Read more...
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Stuffed lasagne with forest mushroom and truffle, anybody? (Eating Out With IANS)
September 27th, 2010 - 10:44 am ICT by IANS
By V. Jagannathan
Chennai, Sep 27 (IANS) A famous Garfield quote goes, "I never met a Lasagna I didn't like!" And you'll have all the reason to agree with the incorrigible cat after ... Read more...
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Want a girl child? Quit salty diet
September 5th, 2010 - 5:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 5 (IANS) Mothers who want a baby girl should avoid salt and potassium rich diets, says a recent study.
These would mean giving up olives, bananas, bacon, salami, smoked salmon, prawns, ... Read more...
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Want to have a baby girl? ‘Quit salt and bananas’
September 5th, 2010 - 2:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 5 (ANI): Want to have a daughter? Well, then quit bananas and go on a diet of beans and hard cheese, say scientists.Researchers from Maastricht University in Holland have discovered ... Read more...
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Wall Excavated In Jerusalem, Possibly Built By King Solomon
February 23rd, 2010 - 9:35 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Jerusalem, Feb 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has reported that it has been able to excavate a wall which dates back to the era of King ... Read more...
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Pregnant women aren’t olives as portrayed by medicine bottles
January 26th, 2010 - 2:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 26 (ANI): Using the image of an olive to represent pregnant women on medicine labels confuses patients, and such practices could thus put them at a risk for misinterpreting instructions ... Read more...
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Italian minister scores victory on olive oil labelling
December 24th, 2009 - 1:51 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Dec 24 (IANS/AKI) Italy's Agriculture Minister Luca Zaia has won a hard-fought battle to obtain labelling for virgin and extra virgin olive oil that clearly states where the olives used to ... Read more...
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Indian among 11 jailed in Spain for terror offences
December 17th, 2009 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 17 (IANS) An Indian-born father-of-six has been convicted in Spain along with 10 Pakistanis for planning terrorist attacks in Barcelona's underground train system last year.
Mumbai-born Roshan Jamal Khan was ... Read more...
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Birds can tweak their evolutionary fate by feeding
December 4th, 2009 - 12:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 4 (IANS) Birds can tweak their evolution with the seemingly innocent pastime of feeding, says a new study.
For instance, this feeding habit became instrumental in splitting a single population ... Read more...
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Scotch eggs named UK’s Best Bar Snack
November 11th, 2009 - 1:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, November 11 (ANI): The humble Scotch egg is the most loved snack served in British bars, says a poll.The eggs knocked off triple-cooked chips and sausage rolls to the second and ... Read more...
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Mel Gibson’s pregnant lover craves for ice cream, olives
September 16th, 2009 - 5:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 16 (ANI): Actor Mel Gibson's pregnant girlfriend craves for ice cream and olives.Russian singer Oksana Grigorieva, who is due to give birth to the couple's first baby in December, ... Read more...
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How does the brain make sense out of a jumble of words?
February 21st, 2009 - 6:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 21 (IANS) How does the brain turn seemingly random sounds and letters into sentences with clear meaning?
Psychologist Jos J.A. Van Berkum from the Max Planck Institute in The Netherlands ... Read more...
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Olive-skin pomace may protect against colon cancer
January 9th, 2009 - 5:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 9 (ANI): A compound found in olive-skin pomace can protect against colon cancer, according to a new study.The research team from University of Granada and the University of Barcelona ... Read more...
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Pete Wentz talks to his unborn baby all the time
July 7th, 2008 - 7:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington , July 7 (ANI): Fall Out Boy member Pete Wentz has revealed that he talks to his unborn baby all the time, and that he is preparing himself by reading ... Read more...
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Top chef winner 2008 is a lady
June 12th, 2008 - 7:17 pm ICT by David M N James
Stephanie Izard is the winner of the fourth season of Top Chef. She was named the best chef on Wednesday. Stephie becomes the first woman to win the contest. This was amazing ... Read more...
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Olive compound may prevent cancer
February 14th, 2008 - 2:49 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 14 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Granada have discovered a compound in olives that can help in preventing cancer.Maslinic acid is a compound present in the leaf and the ... Read more...
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2400-yr-old shipwreck reveal Greeks loved olive and oregano seasonings
November 14th, 2007 - 10:22 am ICT by admin
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Contents of 2400-year-old shipwreck revealed
November 14th, 2007 - 10:22 am ICT by admin
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