Apple awarded $1 bn in patent fight with Samsung
August 25th, 2012 - 10:56 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) Apple scored a huge victory as a federal jury in California found rival Samsung guilty of "wilful" violations of a number of Apple's patents and awarded ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Olympics: Kashyap, Devendro shine on a dismal day (India Roundup)
August 1st, 2012 - 2:07 am ICT by IANS
London, July 31 (IANS) A day after celebrating its first medal from the Games, India's campaign here stuttered Tuesday despite shuttler Parupalli Kashyap pulling off a remarkable upset while ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Loss of predators tied with deforestation
April 10th, 2012 - 1:59 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 10 (IANS) The unbridled growth of moose, deer and other herbivore populations is contributing to deforestation thanks to the loss of predators such as wolves.This loss has allowed ... Read more...
Posted in World |
US gold and copper prices ease
March 13th, 2012 - 12:29 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Mar 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) In some good news for gold lovers, the price of the priced commodity has dropped. And along with gold, price of copper has eased as well. ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Aamir throws a bash to celebrate ‘DK Bose’ success
June 3rd, 2011 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) To celebrate the success of the song "Bhag DK Bose" from "Delhi Belly", Aamir Khan, who has produced the film, has decided to organise a ... Read more...
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Is Sukhna sanctuary in Chandigarh home to leopards?
December 21st, 2010 - 10:24 am ICT by IANS
By Alkesh Sharma
Chandigarh, Dec 21 (IANS) Chandigarh houses over a million people and now it seems leopards too have found it suitable for a home! Substantial evidence on the presence of the ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
George Clooney honoured for humanitarian work
November 19th, 2010 - 6:34 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 19 (IANS) Hollywood actor George Clooney was honoured for his philanthropic works at a function in New York.The "Up In The Air" star attended the Ripple of Hope Awards ... Read more...
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Research shows similarities between marine and terrestrial ecosystems
November 11th, 2010 - 4:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 11 (ANI): Researchers, who examined the interactions between wolves and elk in the United States, as well as sharks and dugongs in Australia, have concluded in a recent study that ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
‘Raavanan’ Is Awarded, After Being A Flop
November 2nd, 2010 - 12:44 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 2, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The magnificent effort by Mani Ratnam culminated in his trilingual film named ‘Raavanan’ in Tamil. The film was released amidst fanfare while the closely guarded storyline ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Lady Gaga: The Unique Dresser, 5 Outrageous Ones
October 30th, 2010 - 2:00 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 30, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Lady Gaga has been making quite a ripple in the entertainment, music and the fashion world since the time she became well known for her epic ... Read more...
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“Subhash Ghai Who Has Not Given Any Assistant Of His A Break As A Director In The Last 35 Years Of His Career Chose Me To Direct A Film For His Own Banner”
August 28th, 2010 - 7:50 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 28, 2010(Sampurn Wire): Manoj Tiwari, director of "Hello Darling', tells Jyothi Venkatesh that "Hello Darling' sets out to tackle a serious issue like sexual harassment of women at work place ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
“Legally Blondes” Not Liked By Justin Bieber
May 31st, 2010 - 5:51 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
May 31, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Technically speaking, there is just no reason or anyone to be searching for the film "Legally Blondes," the third installment of the "Legally Blonde" franchise, starring ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
NASA spacecraft to photograph Saturn’s moons
April 3rd, 2010 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, April 3 (IANS) NASA has announced its plan to capture closer images of the two moons of Saturn through its spacecraft next week.
The spacecraft Cassini will have a closer look ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Motorists spend six months of their lives in traffic jams
April 2nd, 2010 - 4:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 2 (ANI): An average motorist spends six months of his or her life in traffic jams, a new UK study has found.The research, which was funded by the Engineering and ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Tiger Woods pays wife $150m as ‘forgive me’ gift
March 21st, 2010 - 12:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 21 (ANI): Tiger Woods is desperately trying to redeem himself and has given wife Elin 150 million dollars as a "forgive me" gift, it has emerged.In fact, he even ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
God is not going to destroy ‘Big Bang Machine’, says physicist
October 29th, 2009 - 2:55 pm ICT by ANI
Jerusalem, October 29 (ANI): A scientist has dismissed claims by theoretical physicists that the mysterious Higgs Boson particle, which is popularly known as the "God particle", will "ripple backward through time" ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Rise of smaller predators causing ecological disruption
October 5th, 2009 - 6:11 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 5 (IANS) The catastrophic decline of 'apex' predators like lions, sharks, wolves and cougars has prompted the rise of smaller predators like baboons that are causing major economic and ecological ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Decline of top predators causing increase of smaller predators
October 2nd, 2009 - 2:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, October 2 (ANI): A new study has determined that the catastrophic decline around the world of "apex" predators such as wolves, cougars, lions or sharks has led to a huge increase ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Mechanism behind memory formation during sleep uncovered
September 16th, 2009 - 2:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 16 (ANI): A team of scientists have for the first time uncovered the mechanism that causes learning and memory formation during sleep.Researchers led by Gyorgy Buzsaki, professor at the Center ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Brinkley’s ex-hubby Cook says bitter divorce battle revived his career
September 4th, 2009 - 6:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 4 (ANI): American model Christie Brinkley's ex-husband Peter Cook is said to have benefited from the publicity surrounding their divorce last year, with the bitter court battle reviving his ... Read more...
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Guitar inventor Les Paul passes away
August 14th, 2009 - 6:46 pm ICT by IBNS
Aug 14 (IBNS) Legendary guitarist Les Paul, who invented the solid-body electric guitar later wielded by a legion of rock 'n' roll greats, passed away in New York Thursday after he developed ... Read more...
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Alen Belcher’s Tattoo Creates Controversy
July 12th, 2009 - 8:26 pm ICT by GD
The Ultimate Fighting Challenge has been creating quite a ripple recently after yesterday night witnessed a lot of important matches. Alen Belcher was among the important players last night, who in a ... Read more...
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Caitlin And Philip Eliminated From “So You Think You Can Dance” 2009
July 10th, 2009 - 10:12 pm ICT by GD
The present day television is full of reality shows and the latest show that is creating a lot of ripple among viewers is the dance reality show namely, "So You Think ... Read more...
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India Beats West Indies In The 3rd One Day International
July 4th, 2009 - 6:47 pm ICT by GD
The ongoing India-West Indies Series is creating quite a ripple among the cricket fans across the globe.The two teams met each other at the third One Day International where the Indian ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Dizzy Feet Foundation: A New Chance For Dancers
July 2nd, 2009 - 6:32 pm ICT by GD
These days the Small screen is full of reality shows and the latest show that is creating quite a ripple among dance enthusiasts is "So You Think You Can Dance". The ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Jacko was working on new song with his kids
June 29th, 2009 - 2:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 29 (ANI): Michael Jackson was writing a new song with the help of his three young kids, it has emerged.The King of Pop started writing the number - titled ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Shutter Island trailer is out
June 11th, 2009 - 10:11 pm ICT by GD
Trailers for the movie "Shutter Island" is out for all to see. The teasers to this Martin Scorsese movie have been released all over the Internet today. The movie stars Scorsese favorite ... Read more...
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Congress denies ticket to minister from Meghalaya
March 26th, 2009 - 10:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Congress Thursday announced its candidates for the two Lok Sabha seats from Meghalaya, denying a ticket to sitting Shillong MP and Tribal Affairs Minister Paty Ripple ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Becks AC Milan arrival turns out to be embarrassing
December 22nd, 2008 - 2:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 22 (ANI): Goldenballs David Beckhams welcome by the AC Milan fans turned out to be rather embarrassing, as not many people came to cheer for the clubs latest signing.When ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Shane Watson credits 13-month booze ban for his improved consistency
October 24th, 2008 - 3:21 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney , Oct 24 (ANI): Shane Watson, who has performed well with both the bat and the ball in the ongoing Test series in India , despite his side down 0-1, ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Decline in fuel prices bound to push down inflation: Chidambaram
October 21st, 2008 - 10:31 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): Finance Minister P.Chidambaram today said with the gradual decline of fuel prices in the international market inflation will come down.He ruled out the reduction in ... Read more...
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Shooters, swimmers fare poorly
August 14th, 2008 - 9:54 pm ICT by IANS
By V. Krishnaswamy
Beijing, Aug 14 (IANS) The guns have fallen silent for India after Abhinav Bindra's golden feat. The two shooters on view went out without even a whimper, while the ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Olympian Stephanie Rices grandpa says she is no party girl
August 11th, 2008 - 8:14 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Aug.11 (ANI): Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rices grandfather, Jack, has refuted allegations that his granddaughter is a party animal, and describes as a swimmer par excellence with a down to ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Saina, Sridhar move up on a dismal day (India second lead)
August 10th, 2008 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
By V. Krishnaswamy
Beijing, Aug 10 (IANS) Shuttlers provided the only silver lining on an otherwise gloomy day for India at the Beijing Olympic Games Sunday. The country's teenage badminton sensation Saina Nehwal ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Khade fails to make a splash in 200m freestyle
August 10th, 2008 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 10 (IANS) The highly rated Virdhawal Khade failed to create even a ripple in the swimming pool as he finished a lowly seventh to crash out of the 200m freestyle ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |