Bengal faces eight hours of blackout (Third Lead)
July 31st, 2012 - 11:32 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 31 (IANS) Lakhs of people across West Bengal had a harrowing time Tuesday as the state witnessed a total blackout triggered by the Eastern Grid's sudden collapse. ... Read more...
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Blackout in Bengal, trains stranded, Mamata appeals for calm (Second Lead)
July 31st, 2012 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 31 (IANS) Lakhs of people across West Bengal had a harrowing time as the state witnessed a total blackout triggered by the Eastern Power Grid's sudden collapse. ... Read more...
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Power outage in West Bengal, many trains stranded (Lead)
July 31st, 2012 - 5:47 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 31 (IANS) There was no power in all of West Bengal, with the exception of some parts of the state capital, as the Eastern Grid collapsed suddenly ... Read more...
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‘Blind’ archer helps set Olympics’ first world record (Lead)
July 27th, 2012 - 7:33 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) World records started to tumble even before the opening ceremony of the London Olympics Friday, with a legally blind South Korean archer the star.Im Dong-Hyun ... Read more...
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Maharashtra opposition creates ruckus, assembly adjourned (Lead)
July 9th, 2012 - 10:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Opposition parties stalled proceedings in the Maharashtra assembly over a number of issues on the first day of the monsoon session here Monday.Getting off to a ... Read more...
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Forward Bloc legislator suspended from Bengal assembly
June 23rd, 2012 - 12:23 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 22 (IANS) A Forward Bloc legislator was Friday suspended from the West Begnal Assembly for the rest of the day for using "unparliamentary" words targeting Chief Minister ... Read more...
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World is without borders, says Egyptian globetrotter (With Image)
June 17th, 2012 - 1:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) This 27-year-old Egyptian wants to travel to every country in the world.So far, Ahmed Haggagovic has visited 93 countries, India being the 93rd, carrying the ... Read more...
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I want to be fit, not all muscles: Anil Kapoor
May 1st, 2012 - 5:01 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Sculpted body is a fad in filmdom and most of the top-notch actors sport six or eight-pack abs, but Anil Kapoor says he focuses on ... Read more...
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Two killed in US school bus crash
March 13th, 2012 - 4:11 am ICT by IANS
Washington, March 13 (IANS) The driver of a school bus and a student were killed when their vehicle crashed in the Indiana state of the US Monday.The bus was transporting ... Read more...
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Cold day in Delhi (Lead)
February 8th, 2012 - 10:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The capital witnessed a relatively chilly day Wednesday, with the minimum temperature at 8.5 degrees Celsius. Thursday morning will be misty, with a fall in ... Read more...
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Drizzle in parts of Delhi (Second Lead)
February 7th, 2012 - 9:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Parts of the capital experienced light showers Tuesday evening, catching Delhiites off guard. Wednesday morning may see similar conditions, though the rest of the day ... Read more...
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Sunny days ahead for Delhi (Lead)
January 16th, 2012 - 8:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) After a gloomy and cloudy day Monday, the Met department forecast sunny days ahead for the capital.Parts of the city received sporadic showers early in ... Read more...
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Drizzle in Delhi, fog likely Monday (Second Lead)
January 1st, 2012 - 10:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Beginning on a pleasant note, the first day of 2012 saw cloudy skies and a slight drizzle towards the evening. Delhiites can expect a foggy ... Read more...
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Dr Oz: 7 Days to Boost Weight Loss & Cut Carb Cravings
October 11th, 2011 - 4:06 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Oct 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) On today's 'Dr Oz Show', the doctor, along with Personal Trainer and Transformation Specialist from the television show 'Extreme Makeover-Weight Loss Edition', Chris Powell tackled weight loss and ... Read more...
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ICC defends abolishing runners, says batsmen were misusing it
June 30th, 2011 - 7:12 pm ICT by IANS
Hong Kong, June 30 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat Thursday defended the scrapping of runners saying the provision was being misused by the batsmen.The ICC, during ... Read more...
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Pleasant morning in Delhi, no rain expected
May 28th, 2011 - 11:30 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Delhiites woke up to a pleasant morning Saturday, with the minimum temperature settling at 26.3 degrees Celsius, a notch below average. The weatherman has predicted ... Read more...
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No safety norms violated in Goa: Kingfisher Airlines
April 13th, 2011 - 6:09 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Referring to news reports claiming that certain airlines had made "blind landings" in Goa, Kingfisher Airlines Wednesday said it had not violated any air safety norms ... Read more...
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Repairs restrict use of Goa airport runway (Lead)
April 12th, 2011 - 5:48 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, April 12 (IANS) Maintenance work being carried out by naval authorities has forced Goa's Dabolim international airport to cut down both the length and hours of use of its ... Read more...
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Goa airport runway cut down for five hours a day
April 12th, 2011 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, April 12 (IANS) Maintenance work being carried out by naval authorities has forced Goa's Dabolim international airport to cut down its runway length for five hours a day, an ... Read more...
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Morning mood of employees affects how they feel the rest of the day
April 5th, 2011 - 5:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 05 (ANI): A new study of telephone customer service representatives found that employees' moods when they clocked in tended to affect how they felt the rest of the day.Early ... Read more...
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Morning mood affects you throughout the day
April 5th, 2011 - 11:52 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 5 (IANS) The mood of employees when they report for work affects how they feel the rest of the day, besides clearly impacting their performance.
The results of ... Read more...
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Breakfast key to good health
February 20th, 2011 - 7:56 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 20 (IANS) Good breakfast is the key to a healthy lifestyle determining the quality of your whole day's nutrition, according to research.And the best way to start the morning is ... Read more...
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Paris Hilton, Cy Waits can’t keep their hands off each other
February 19th, 2011 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 19 (ANI): It seems Paris Hilton and her beau Cy Waits are madly in love.The socialite made sure to celebrate turning 30 with a kiss from Waits, but the ... Read more...
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Warm, sunny day in Delhi (Lead)
February 5th, 2011 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) It was a warm and bright day in the capital Saturday with maximum temperature touching 29.8 degrees Celsius, eight notches above the normal. "The minimum temperature was ... Read more...
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Warm, pleasant day in Delhi (Lead)
February 3rd, 2011 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Delhi woke up to a slightly misty morning Thursday, but the rest of the day was warmer than usual, with the maximum temperature recorded at 26 degrees ... Read more...
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Morning sex ‘can improve your health and mood’
January 28th, 2011 - 12:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 28 (ANI): Want to kick start your day feeling healthy and positive? Look no further than the bedroom, suggests a new studyAccording to the research, adults who make love first ... Read more...
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Big Breakfast Makes You More Fat
January 22nd, 2011 - 9:40 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Jan 22, (THAINDIAN NEWS) A recent study by a team of researchers has brought a complete different version to the concept of dieting. While the traditional concept for keeping away ... Read more...
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Big breakafast beacons weight loss? Nay, says study
January 17th, 2011 - 1:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 17 (IANS) Far from ensuring weight loss, a hearty breakfast could be a sure recipe for piling on the pounds, say researchers.The study, which contradicts the dieting mantra that a ... Read more...
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Warm, sunny day in Delhi (Lead)
December 15th, 2010 - 10:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Delhi woke up to a chilly morning Wednesday, but the rest of the day was warm and sunny. Similar weather is expected Thursday, the weather office said.According ... Read more...
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India Vs New Zealand First Test: Virender Sehwag Steals The Show
November 4th, 2010 - 7:19 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Nov 4, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Virender Sehwag produced another magical innings against New Zealand in the first test between the two sides to give India an almost unassailable advantage on Day ... Read more...
All decked up, women celebrate Karva Chauth (Lead)
October 27th, 2010 - 12:09 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Wearing colourful clothes, beautiful jewellery and sporting exquisite henna designs on their hands, women in many parts of north India Tuesday celebrated the festival of Karva Chauth ... Read more...
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Women all decked up, keep fast on Karwa Chauth
October 26th, 2010 - 6:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) All decked up in colourful clothes and beautiful jewellery with exquisite henna designs on their hands, women in many parts of north India Tuesday celebrated the festival ... Read more...
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Cheryl Cole surprises Simon Cowell on his birthday with singing dwarfs
October 9th, 2010 - 2:46 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Simon Cowell turned 51 years old yesterday and he got the wildest surprise he could ever imagine.Three dwarfs who sang him Happy Birthday surprised the hard-to please record label mogul. The trio ... Read more...
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Systems crash strands thousands at Australia airports
September 26th, 2010 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 26 (IANS) Thousands of Virgin Blue passengers in Australia were stranded at airports across the country after the airline's check-in system crashed Sunday morning.
The check-in system crashed just after ... Read more...
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Is Breakfast The Most Important Meal Of The Day? Yes, Say Experts
September 10th, 2010 - 8:05 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Sep 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) With the urban eating habits changing quickly, it is important for the people to understand the importance of each of the important and conventional meals of ... Read more...
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