Chandigarh’s mango growers in a pickle
January 22nd, 2012 - 4:34 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Jan 22 (IANS) The early flowering of mango trees in and around Chandigarh has left the growers worried, with horticulturists saying it could indicate an impending poor yield this ... Read more...
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Most Bollywood celebs condemn Pawar slapping
November 25th, 2011 - 2:24 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 25 (IANS) Most Bollywood celebrities Friday condemned the incident in which Maharashtra political heavyweight and union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar was slapped by a youth to protest corruption ... Read more...
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Have come with hopes of brother’s release: Sarbjeet’s sister
June 7th, 2011 - 6:52 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) Dalbir Kaur, sister of Sarabjit Singh - an Indian who is on death row in Pakistan after his conviction for bomb attacks - said she has ... Read more...
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Kerala Christians observe Palm Sunday
April 17th, 2011 - 4:10 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, April 17 (IANS) Churches across Kerala observed Palm Sunday with thousands thronging for the special service. The day marks the beginning of "Passion (Holy) Week".Palm Sunday is the final ... Read more...
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A Kashmir store that pickles your imagination (With Image)
February 20th, 2011 - 2:34 pm ICT by IANS
By F. Ahmed
Srinagar, Feb 20 (IANS) For long, mango pickles have adorned the Indian platter, working as the perfect taste enhancer. But ever tasted peach or strawberry pickle? Or the more exotic ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Actor John Dye Succumbs To Cardiac Arrest, Dies At 47
January 14th, 2011 - 7:45 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Jan 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The popular and very handsome, "Touched By an Angel" star, John Dye passed away on Monday. His brother, Jerre Dye, said that the actor succumbed to ... Read more...
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Kristen Stewart’s ‘Twilight’ name Bella was 2010’s most popular dog name
January 7th, 2011 - 6:06 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Jan 7 (ANI): Bella, Kristen Stewart's "Twilight" name, was the most popular dog name in 2010, according to Veterinary Pet Insurance Co.The romantic heroine was also popular name for ... Read more...
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Bindu Madhavi To Debut In Tamil Film Industry With ‘Veppam’
November 10th, 2010 - 5:50 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 10, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): It is said that the South Indian film industry has seen a decline over the last couple of years, owing to the dominance of North Indian ... Read more...
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Unrest brings dip in Kashmir’s pickle business
August 20th, 2010 - 8:14 pm ICT by ANI
By Parvez ButtSrinagar, Aug 20 (ANI): The prevailing unrest in Jammu and Kashmir has marred festivities in the Kashmir Valley as pickle traders are incurring losses, even during the auspicious month of ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Onam spread of spicy dishes goes online
August 20th, 2010 - 7:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Foodies cutting across social and racial divides have a lot to cheer this Onam, the state festival of Kerala to be celebrated Monday.
A lavish online spread ... Read more...
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Kerry Katona ‘finds love’
May 16th, 2010 - 3:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 16 (ANI): Kerry Katona has found love in a painter and decorator named Adam Waldron, sources say.The former atomic Kitten star reportedly spent a night with the 33-year-old at a ... Read more...
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Brits scoff 1,340 loaves each in a lifetime
May 12th, 2010 - 2:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 12 (ANI): Brits gobble up 1,340 loaves of bread each in a lifetime.Last year, UK saw sandwich consumption hit an all time high of 10 billion amongst workers who eat ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Candles Present Aroma Of White Castle’s Burgers White
May 10th, 2010 - 9:18 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
May 10, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): American regional junk food chain, White Castle, has come about with fragranced candles, which exude the smell of one of their well-known burgers.The candles are ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
“McClure’s Pickles” Gain Attention After Being Featured On “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”
February 6th, 2010 - 8:48 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Feb 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) All foodies who tune in to the Food Network's "The Best Thing I Ever Ate", are aware of Ted Allen's fascination with food. Ever since he ... Read more...
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Fashion fiesta of Gandhi ashram products in Bangladesh
February 2nd, 2010 - 12:46 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Feb 2 (IANS) Top fashion designers of Bangladesh have organised an exclusive exhibition of 'khaddar' and 'taat', the hand-spun fabrics produced by the Gandhi Ashram Trust of Noakhali.
'Charkha', the spinning wheel ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Hollywood celebs see in 2010 with tweets to fans
January 2nd, 2010 - 5:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 2 (ANI): Hollywood stars brought in the New Year with Twitter messages telling tales of hangovers, partying and New Year's resolutions.Telly presenter Stephen Fry admitted to having one too ... Read more...
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Adventurous Brits spicing up eating habits
December 28th, 2009 - 5:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 28 (ANI): Brits are trying out new groceries and experimenting with international cuisines more than they did ten years ago, a survey has revealed.According to the study for Morrisons, customers ... Read more...
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Goa BJP backs Parrikar to succeed Rajnath, downplays pickle remark
September 25th, 2009 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Sep 25 (IANS) The Goa unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday said its senior leader Manohar Parrikar was a contender for the post of the party's national president ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Advani like rancid pickle: Goa BJP leader (Second Lead)
September 22nd, 2009 - 8:35 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji/New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has likened veteran leader L.K. Advani to ageing, rancid pickle, but the party said ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Parrikar calls Advani ‘rancid pickle’
September 22nd, 2009 - 7:35 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep. 22 (ANI): Senior BJP leader Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said that Lal Krishna Advani's position in the party is like pickle that has turned rancid, and that his political ... Read more...
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Parrikar likens Advani to ageing pickle, BJP quiet (Lead)
September 22nd, 2009 - 4:01 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji/New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manohar Parrikar has likened party veteran L.K. Advani to ageing pickle and said his political innings were "more or less ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Advani like rancid, ageing pickle: BJP leader Parrikar
September 22nd, 2009 - 12:20 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Sep 22 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manohar Parrikar has likened party veteran L.K. Advani to ageing pickle that had turned rancid and said his political innings were ... Read more...
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Pregnant Kendra flaunts bikini bod
July 22nd, 2009 - 7:50 pm ICT by IBNS
July 22 (IBNS) Kendra Wilkinson shows off this time her bikini body with a baby bump hardly being the dampening factor.
The 24-year-old reality star - who is due Christmas Day – flaunted ... Read more...
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Kendra Wilkinson’s shows of baby bump in sexy bikini
July 22nd, 2009 - 4:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 22 (ANI): Kendra Wilkinson's baby bump has not stopped her form showing off her hot body-the former Playboy mate recently slipped into a bikini as she spent a relaxing day ... Read more...
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Elizabeth Creekmore Byrd V/S Pickering Wife Law Suit: Political Pickle!
July 17th, 2009 - 7:56 pm ICT by GD
Being the 'other woman' can land one in quite the 'pickle' at times, is what Elizabeth Creekmore Byrd is all set to learn, apparently. The alleged mistress of former Congressman Chip Pickering, ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Self-help groups help rural women in Punjab
May 1st, 2009 - 9:59 pm ICT by ANI
By Avtar GillAbohar, May 1 (ANI): A large number of women in Punjab are gaining self reliance with the help of self-help groups (SHGs) operating under the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozagar Yojana ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
Pig and Turkey farming gaining popularity in Punjab
November 14th, 2008 - 8:55 pm ICT by ANI
By Karan Kapoor
Ludhiana, Nov.14 (ANI): More and more farmers in different parts of Punjab are today taking to turkey and pig farming. The shift from the conventional methods to new avenues ... Read more...
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Pickle markets witness brisk business in Kashmir
September 24th, 2008 - 7:40 pm ICT by ANI
By Afzal Butt
Srinagar, Sep.24 (ANI): Pickle traders in the Kashmir valley are having a flourishing business during the ongoing Ramadan month when Muslims observe Rozas from dawn to dusk.
Though there ... Read more...
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One cheese sandwich as fatty as 5 five pieces of deep-fried chicken!
July 24th, 2008 - 2:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 24 (ANI): One scrumptious cheese sandwich can contain almost 15g of saturated fat equal to five pieces of deep fried chicken, says a new research.Dietician Sian Porter found cheddar ... Read more...
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Sickly rooster saved by daily dose of marmite
June 21st, 2008 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
London , June 21 (ANI): The much relished Marmite has become a life-saving paste for a sick rooster who sprang back to life after getting a daily dose of this salty ... Read more...
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Gwyneth Paltrow loves binging on local food
May 3rd, 2008 - 4:44 pm ICT by admin
Washington , May 3 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow isnt like most ladies in showbiz who are extremely cautious about what they eat, for she loves binging on traditional British food such as ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Women entrepreneurs of Punjab
April 2nd, 2008 - 5:42 pm ICT by admin
Tarsika (Amritsar) April 1, (ANI): They may be brilliant graduates from countrys premier management school, they have a dream to become entrepreneurs.
As a first step, they have formed a women ... Read more...
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Scared buffaloes gore 18 in Chennai
April 1st, 2008 - 12:21 am ICT by admin
Chennai, March 31 (IANS) Buffaloes being herded to an abattoir broke loose and attacked passers by here Monday, injuring 18 people, including a 70-year-old woman. Ten buffaloes were being transported from different ... Read more...
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Man killed in hit-and-run case in east Delhi
March 28th, 2008 - 10:06 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) A 28-year-old man was crushed to death Friday by a speeding vehicle while he was taking a morning walk near his home in east Delhi, the police ... Read more...
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