Chris Moyles bids farewell to his radio show
September 15th, 2012 - 1:21 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Sept 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Chris Moyles, the renowned BBC radio 1 DJ is saying goodbye to the radio. The radio show host’s farewell will be a very big loss to ... Read more...
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Louis Tomlinson going deaf in one ear
August 1st, 2012 - 9:49 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Aug 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Louis Tomlinson will from now on and for the near future performances be performing while wearing earplugs. This has come about after the realization that he ... Read more...
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Barker treats live show as battle ground
July 6th, 2012 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 6 (IANS) Musician Travis Barker, best known as the drummer for the band Blink-182, says before playing music he prepares himself like he is going for a ... Read more...
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Indians rewriting Everest story
May 19th, 2012 - 6:06 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, May 19 (IANS) India has begun rewriting mountaineering history.Four bravehearts from Maharashtra became the first Indians to summit Mt Everest this climbing season while another 80 Indian climbers are ... Read more...
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Goa’s music lovers back special tourism zones
May 9th, 2012 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, May 9 (IANS) Musicians and music aficionados in Goa have hit an excited note over the state government's decision to lobby for special tourism zones (STZ) to allow ... Read more...
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Computer-exercise combo prevents memory loss
May 2nd, 2012 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 2 (IANS) The time that you spend on your computer and moderate exercise seems to prevent memory loss more than carrying on with either of these activities alone, ... Read more...
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Many Mumbai party venues will face music for evading fees
December 31st, 2011 - 12:24 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) In a damper to New Year Eve festivities, the Phonographic Performance Ltd (PPL) has slapped notices on many hotels, restaurants and pubs which have failed to ... Read more...
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Ronnie Wood turns painter
October 31st, 2011 - 1:44 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 31 (IANS) Singer Ronnie Wood will show off his painting skills at an exhibition dedicated to his artwork.The 64-year-old will showcase 100 pieces at The Gallery in Cork ... Read more...
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Islamic clerics weigh against music, buffets at marriages
September 12th, 2011 - 11:37 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Sep 12 (IANS) Up in arms against music and buffet meals at Muslim marriages, a group of Islamic clerics have announced they would not conduct a "nikaah" (wedding ceremony) ... Read more...
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Playing music as kids boosts brain power later
April 22nd, 2011 - 4:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 22 (IANS) Hours spent practising the piano as a child could help keep brain shipshape decades later.
Even if you no longer play music into adulthood, it will ... Read more...
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Young music fans with ‘iPod-itis’ at greater risk of going deaf
February 12th, 2011 - 2:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 12 (ANI): Youngsters who are 'emotionally attached' to playing their music at full blast on their music players are in for a rude shock.A doctor has revealed that a whole ... Read more...
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Prateik strolled in lungi in Goa for ‘masti’
January 3rd, 2011 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
By Subhash K. Jha
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Dressed in a lungi, kajal in his eyes and black nailpolish, Prateik Babbar in a grungy look let his hair down and thoroughly enjoyed ... Read more...
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Oprah Winfrey Visits Yosemite National Park
October 30th, 2010 - 7:20 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Oct 30, (THAINDIAN NEWS) "The Oprah Winfrey Show" fans were waiting with their bated breath to see their favorite episode and last night's episode did not disappoint them. Last night's ... Read more...
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I’m not retiring from Hollywood: Jolie
July 13th, 2010 - 1:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 13 (IANS) Actress Angelina Jolie says reports that she is contemplating early retirement are not true but "there will be less films at some point".
"They (Vanity Fair editors) ... Read more...
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Brit woman faces trial for breaching loud sex Asbo
June 29th, 2010 - 4:03 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, June 29 (ANI): A British woman, who was given an Asbo, which bans her from having noisy sex sessions, is set to face trial for breaking the order.Caroline Cartwright, 49, was ... Read more...
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Jolie wants to quit acting
June 29th, 2010 - 2:29 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 29 (IANS) Actress Angelina Jolie is considering giving up acting to focus on her home and children.
The "Mr and Mrs. Smith" star, who raises six kids with partner Brad ... Read more...
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Moonwalking Chinese boy, 4, hailed as ’spirit of Michael Jackson’
May 24th, 2010 - 6:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 24 (ANI): A four-year-old Chinese boy, who has been making waves across the world with his dance moves, has been hailed as the 'spirit of Michael Jackson'.Wang Yiming, who ... Read more...
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Music may damage hearing
April 22nd, 2010 - 2:37 am ICT by IANS
London, April 21(IANS) Young people are putting their hearing at risk by listening to music as loud as a jet engine, a researcher has warned.
Playing music at high volume and using earphones ... Read more...
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Apple Previews & Releases Beta Version iPhone OS 4 Software With Much Awaited Multitasking Support
April 9th, 2010 - 4:10 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Apr 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Apple previewed its iPhone OS 4 software today, and released the beta version to it's iPhone Developer Program members. The new beta release has an updated Software ... Read more...
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We were too poor to buy shoes: Courtney Love
February 7th, 2010 - 2:33 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 7 (IANS) Singer Courtney Love claims she was defrauded out of so much money that she didn't have enough cash to buy shoes for herself or her daughter Frances Bean. ... Read more...
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Queensland pacer Ben Cutting on fast track to be Test fast bowler
February 6th, 2010 - 2:53 pm ICT by ANI
Brisbane, Feb.6 (ANI): With Queensland losing the services of Mitchell Johnson, Andrew Bichel and Michael Kasprowicz, a new kid on the pacers block has emerged in the form of Ben Cutting.Cutting has ... Read more...
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Artistic men ‘less likely to be depressed’
December 17th, 2009 - 4:12 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 17 (ANI): Men who take the time to engage in cultural activities or artistic pursuits are less likely to suffer from depression, says a new study.The study, by the Norwegian ... Read more...
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Bon Jovi, Gwen Stefani sue bar owners for playing music without authorisation
November 23rd, 2009 - 4:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 23 (ANI): Jon Bon Jovi and Gwen Stefani have sued an American bar for playing their music without authorisation.The stars have taken legal action against the owners of Sally's ... Read more...
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Bigg Boss 3, Ep 49-Vindu turns bald
November 23rd, 2009 - 12:47 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Mumbai, Nov 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Vindu tried to distract the viewers from his wrongdoings with a makeover that chiefly consisted of a bald look. Kamaal Rashis Khan popularly known as KRK ... Read more...
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Visually impaired family forms orchestra group to earn living in Orissa
November 20th, 2009 - 8:33 pm ICT by ANI
Bhubaneshwar, Nov 20(ANI): A visually impaired family has formed a musical orchestra group to showcase their talent in Orissa.The art of singing and playing music has becoming a source of livelihood ... Read more...
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Himachal Pradesh Government increases fine for breaking traffic rules
November 16th, 2009 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI
Shimla, Nov 16 (ANI): Aware of the fact that nearly 1000 people die every year in road mishaps due to their own faults, the Himachal Pradesh Government has increased the penalty for ... Read more...
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India captures people’s hearts: American folk singer
September 23rd, 2009 - 12:23 pm ICT by IANS
By Aroonim Bhuyan
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) As she does her first ever tour of India at the age of 51, American folk singer and songwriter Carrie Newcomer says she can't imagine ... Read more...
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‘Brain exercises’ may delay memory decline
August 4th, 2009 - 4:45 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 4 (IANS) People who engage in activities like reading, writing, and playing card games, may delay rapid memory decline in dementia, according to a study.
The study involved 488 people ... Read more...
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‘Brain exercises’ could delay dementia
August 4th, 2009 - 12:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 4 (ANI): Doing crossword puzzles, reading, and playing cards daily may delay the rapid memory decline that occurs if people later develop dementia, says a new study.The research, which involved ... Read more...
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Change staircases’ designs to fight obesity
June 5th, 2009 - 12:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 5 (ANI): A few simple changes in the design and location of staircases could help fight obesity by making the buildings more "physical activity friendly", according to a study.Study leader ... Read more...
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Music eases circumcision pain
June 1st, 2009 - 2:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 1 (ANI): A new research has suggested that music can help alleviate pain and provide therapeutic benefits for babies undergoing common medical procedures, including circumcision.It is believed that playing music ... Read more...
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Music ’soothes pain of premature babies’
May 28th, 2009 - 11:49 am ICT by ANI
Washington, May 28 (ANI): Playing music to babies can help reduce pain and encourage better oral feeding, a new study suggests.The research, published ahead of print in the Archives of Disease in ... Read more...
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With street plays, bands, Delhi to celebrate gay pride (Lead)
May 27th, 2009 - 9:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Street plays, a full fledged wedding band and even a float. After a successful and colourful gay pride march last year, the first of its kind to ... Read more...
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Delhi looks to celebrate gay pride again
May 27th, 2009 - 4:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The pride is back. After a successful and colourful gay pride march last year, the first of its kind to be held in Delhi, the capital is ... Read more...
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Madonna wreaks blasphemy fears in Russia with upcoming concert
May 6th, 2009 - 11:29 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 6 (IANS) Pop diva Madonna has outraged Russian officials who fear the singer will wreak blasphemous havoc with a forthcoming concert in front of the country's oldest museum. ... Read more...
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