‘Mannaru’ - a promising experience turned awry (Tamil Film Review)
September 8th, 2012 - 5:44 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Mannaru"; Cast: Appukutty, Thambi Ramiah and Mallika; Director: Jai Shankar; Rating: **Here's a reality check - having two national award recipients in a film doesn't attract audiences to the theatres. ... Read more...
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Parents with more kids less likely to catch cold
July 5th, 2012 - 2:08 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 5 (IANS) If you are a parent, then you are 52 percent less likely to develop a cold than non-parents, says a latest research."We have had a long-term ... Read more...
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Ranbir assures ‘no disability’ in ‘Barfi’
July 3rd, 2012 - 1:49 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) Ranbir Kapoor is playing a deaf and mute boy while Priyanka will be seen as an autistic girl in the forthcoming film "Barfi", but Ranbir ... Read more...
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Hendricks finds Scotch drinkers sexy
June 23rd, 2012 - 4:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 23 (IANS) Actress Christina Hendricks says she finds confident men who drink Scotch, extremely attractive."I love it when a man orders Scotch. Most women find it a big ... Read more...
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‘Safe’ a safe action ride (IANS Movie Review)
May 5th, 2012 - 6:37 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Safe"; Cast: Jason Statham, Catherine Chan, Chris Sarandon; Director: Boaz Yakin; Rating: **1/2When it comes to directors, there is something called the auteur theory with the helmsman being looked upon ... Read more...
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Breast cancer survivors who set new goals are healthier
April 24th, 2012 - 7:09 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, April 24 (IANS) Most people go through life setting goals for themselves. But what happens when a sudden hardship or illness throws their life into disarray?A new study by ... Read more...
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Justin Bieber will be forgotten: Vanilla Ice
July 25th, 2011 - 1:42 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 25 (IANS) Rapper Vanilla Ice suggests teen sensation Justin Bieber to enjoy his success when he can because his fame won't last.The "one-time" hitmaker, was catapulted to fame ... Read more...
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Osama’s end great news for the free world: Israel
May 2nd, 2011 - 5:09 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 2 (IANS) Israel has welcomed the latest development in the war against terror - the death of Osama bin Laden - and said it was great news for ... Read more...
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Henry’s Crime: First Trailer Released On The Web
January 5th, 2011 - 7:45 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Jan, has made its presence felt in the web after releasing the first trailer. The movie is a comedy with a bit of seriousness here and there. It tells the story ... Read more...
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Usher, ex-wife share ‘incredible’ relationship
November 11th, 2010 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 11 (IANS) Rapper Usher split from spouse Tameka Foster in 2009 after two years of marriage, but says they still share an "incredible" relationship.The former couple have agreed to ... Read more...
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Ty Smalley’s Death Gives New Start To Fight Against School Bullying
October 5th, 2010 - 7:45 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
There has been a surge in the total cases of "bullycides" in America in the last few days. The suicide of Ty Smalley, an eleven year old boy, has ... Read more...
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Relationships hold key to spiritual care for patients
July 24th, 2010 - 4:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 24 (ANI): Relationships hold the key to giving terminally ill patients the spiritual care they need, according to researchers.However, researchers have pinpointed a mismatch between patients' expectations and understanding when ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Bollywood’s ‘Heavy’weights!
April 28th, 2010 - 8:10 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
April 28, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Our BTown celebs put a lot of effort into a role. So dedicated are they to their craft that they're willing to transform themselves to portray ... Read more...
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Sean Penn furious at Haiti critics
March 5th, 2010 - 2:11 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 5 (IANS) Actor Sean Penn has blasted those who criticised his recent mercy mission to Haiti. He says he hopes they all die of rectal cancer.
"Do I hope that ... Read more...
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Having greater purpose in life linked to reduced Alzheimer’s risk
March 2nd, 2010 - 1:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 1 (ANI): A new study has shown that individuals who have greater purpose in their lives are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease or its precursor, mild cognitive impairment."Purpose in ... Read more...
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Megan Fox wants to help the needy
November 5th, 2009 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 5 (ANI): Actress Megan Fox says she wants to use her star status to help the less fortunate people.The 23-year-old beauty, who rose to international stardom with 'Transformers', insists she ... Read more...
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Fight terrorism with education, says Clinton citing Mumbai attacker
July 23rd, 2009 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, July 23 (IANS) Citing the dramatic confession of Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving Mumbai terrorist, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said good education and jobs were ... Read more...
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Having higher purpose in life cuts death risk among elderly
June 16th, 2009 - 12:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 16 (ANI): A new study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center has shown that possessing a greater purpose in life is associated with lower mortality rates among older adults.For ... Read more...
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Jessica Simpson performs for cancer survivors
June 9th, 2009 - 12:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 9 (IANS) American singer-actress Jessica Simpson performed on stage for paediatric cancer survivors.
The singer took the stage Sunday to perform for the benefit of 2,000 paediatric cancer survivors for ... Read more...
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Rahman unhappy with use of ‘Jai Ho’ in poll campaign
May 13th, 2009 - 9:48 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 13 (IANS) Music maestro A.R. Rahman, whose compositions in "Slumdog Millionaire" made him the first Indian to win twin Oscars, is critical of political parties using for a poll ... Read more...
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Gwyneth Paltrow keen to have one more baby
April 14th, 2009 - 5:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 14 (ANI): Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed that she is keen to have one more kid with husband Chris Martin.The 'Emma' actress had earlier declared that she ... Read more...
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Gwyneth Paltrow wants a third baby
April 14th, 2009 - 1:32 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 14 (IANS) Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow is so happy raising her two children that she plans to have another baby.
The Oscar winning actress is married to Coldplay's lead vocalist ... Read more...
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Spirituality better at keeping the blues at bay than church going
October 24th, 2008 - 3:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 24 (ANI): Those who simply pray or meditate are more likely to keep depression at bay, compared to the people who frequently visit church and offer religious services, suggest ... Read more...
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Church-goers tend to be less depressed
October 24th, 2008 - 3:11 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 24 (IANS) Church-goers were 30 percent less likely to be depressed in their lifetime than non-church going people, according to a new research.Persons with high levels of existential well-being (sense ... Read more...
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