Reinvigorated by Tehran, Manmohan seizes the moment
September 1st, 2012 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran/New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) He left on Tuesday as an embattled prime minister with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) baying for his blood over the presumptive loss to ... Read more...
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Women want weight in right places: Rukhsar Rehman (With Images)
August 28th, 2012 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Crash diet takes a toll on your health, so eat healthy says actress Rukhsar Rehman, who was seen playing a fitness freak in TV show "Bhaskar ... Read more...
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ICC president congratulates India U-19 side
August 27th, 2012 - 9:29 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Aug 27 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) president Alan Isaac Monday congratulated the Indian team for winning the U-19 World Cup for the third time Sunday in Australia."It ... Read more...
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PM silent on foreign policy, Pakistan
August 15th, 2012 - 1:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) In a marked departure from his Independence Day speeches in the past, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday did not say a word about the ... Read more...
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Olympic athletics: Bolt claims historic double with 200m gold (Lead)
August 10th, 2012 - 3:56 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 10 (IANS) In a display of his sprint dominance to sports fans around the world, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won the gold medal in the 200 metres ... Read more...
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Katie Holmes tries to gain confidence, employs coach
August 8th, 2012 - 3:40 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Aug 8 (IANS) Actress Katie Holmes is struggling to get on with her life post her divorce from actor Tom Cruise and has employed a confidence coach ... Read more...
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Don’t reject state-run sports, says Chinese daily
August 4th, 2012 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 4 (IANS) A state-run Chinese daily has objected to the "total repudiation of the state-run sports system" for its "gold medal first" strategy that has evoked increasing criticism ... Read more...
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Crawford loves hubby’s humour, confidence
August 1st, 2012 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 1 (IANS) Supermodel Cindy Crawford says she loves her husband Rande Gerber's self-confidence."One of the things that really attracted me to Rande is that he's very ... Read more...
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Phelps and I will still be friends, says Lochte
July 29th, 2012 - 8:12 am ICT by IANS
London, July 29 (IANS) "Whatever happens, we will still be friends," was the promise made by Ryan Lochte following his stunning win in the final of the men's 400 ... Read more...
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Lively pretends to be Marilyn Monroe
July 23rd, 2012 - 4:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 23 (IANS) Whenever actress Blake Lively gets self-conscious at showbiz events, she says she tries to reflect the confidence of the legendary Marilyn Monroe to survive the ordeal."I ... Read more...
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Indian boxers are fearless: Sandhu
July 21st, 2012 - 7:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 21 (IANS) India's chief boxing coach Gurbux Singh Sandhu said Saturday that his wards are fearless and have tremendous self confidence and self belief that could work wonders ... Read more...
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Pets could be benefitting your kids at home
July 17th, 2012 - 12:40 am ICT by IANS
London, July 16 (IANS) Presence of pets at home benefits children in their homework than hindering their progress while also helping them in developing cleverness, a British study over beneficial ... Read more...
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Sachin’s records will be broken one day: Kapil
July 8th, 2012 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 8 (IANS) Praising Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar for his disciplined life and dedication to the game, former Indian skipper Kapil Dev Sunday said the maestro's records will ... Read more...
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West Indies look for confidence booster in tour match
June 2nd, 2012 - 3:58 pm ICT by IANS
Leicester (England), June 2 (IANS/CMC) Head coach Ottis Gibson says the West Indies will be looking for a confidence booster when they face English county Leicestershire in a two-day tour match ... Read more...
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Bachendri Pal’s brother, 2 others scale Mt. Everest (With Images)
May 26th, 2012 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) Three people, including a woman, from Jharkhand scaled the world's highest peak Mount Everest early Saturday, the company sponsoring the expedition said here. Among the three ... Read more...
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I’m not egotistic: Adam Levine
May 20th, 2012 - 8:52 am ICT by IANS
New York, May 20 (IANS) Singer Adam Levine says it's annoying when audiences mistake his confidence for a big ego.Levine, the vocalist of band Maroon 5, insists fame hasn't ... Read more...
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West Indies will keep believing despite loss, says Sammy
April 12th, 2012 - 2:08 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), April 12 (IANS/CMC) West Indies captain Darren Sammy said the three-wicket loss to Australia in the opening Test here will not damage his side's growing self confidence and has ... Read more...
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Is Tinie Tempah dating Georgia Salpa?
March 6th, 2012 - 9:22 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Mar 6 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Sun is reporting that rapper Tinie Tempah is going out with Celebrity Big Brother star Georgia Salpa. The report says the two met last month with ... Read more...
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China eases restrictions on US movies
February 21st, 2012 - 11:39 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 21 (IANS) China has relaxed restrictions on Hollywood movies in a step towards resolving an outstanding World Trade Organisation (WTO) dispute.China signed an agreement with the US Feb ... Read more...
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Don’t know where Indian cricket is headed: Warner
January 13th, 2012 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 13 (IANS) Australian opener David Warner said Friday that he fears about the future of Indian cricket once batting greats like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, who ... Read more...
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Height is no problem in basketball, says NBA shorty
January 9th, 2012 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Muggsy Bogues, the shortest player to have competed in the NBA, has dispelled the perception of millions of diminutive Indians who think they can't be ... Read more...
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Zardari hails Bhutto, recalls Simla pact
January 5th, 2012 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 5 (IANS) President Asif Ali Zardari paid homage to Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Thursday by recalling that the Simla pact he signed with India in 1972 led to ... Read more...
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Over 1,000 Kashmiri youths offered jobs
December 17th, 2011 - 10:35 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Dec 17 (IANS) More than 1,000 youths Saturday got on-the-spot employment offers from private companies in and outside the state, said Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.At a ... Read more...
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Wozniacki hires Ricardo Sanchez as full-time coach
December 3rd, 2011 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
Copenhagen, Dec 3 (IANS) Women's World Number One tennis player Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark has employed Spain's Ricardo Sanchez as her full-time coach."Richi (Ricardo Sanchez) will be in charge of ... Read more...
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Husbands lose interest when women become mothers
December 2nd, 2011 - 1:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 2 (IANS) One in every three women believe that their husbands "lose interest" in them and don't find them attractive any more once they give birth, says a ... Read more...
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Champions League: Xavi’s winner seals top spot for Barcelona
November 24th, 2011 - 5:49 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Nov 24 (IANS) Barcelona scraped through their tie against AC Milan 3-2 at San Siro to secure the top spot of their Champions League group.The hosts equalised twice ... Read more...
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Smart bugs inspire better robotics design
November 18th, 2011 - 1:04 pm ICT by IANS
Tel Aviv, Nov 18 (IANS) Bugs which collectively thrive in challenging environments are inspiring scientists to design smart bots for diagnostics and drug delivery, computers and artificial intelligence.Doctoral student Adi ... Read more...
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Harmoniously designed wards help patients recover
November 2nd, 2011 - 5:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 2 (IANS) Harmoniously designed hospital wards not only appeal aesthetically but also help patients recover both physically and mentally, new research says."We want to help patients to get ... Read more...
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Not-so-confident David Gandy
October 19th, 2011 - 7:24 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 19 (IANS) Model David Gandy says he has been critical of the way he looks.The hunky model is regarded as one of the world's sexiest men but says ... Read more...
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Telangana employees’ strike continues, talks fail
October 15th, 2011 - 4:03 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Oct 15 (IANS) The indefinite strike by government employees in Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh demanding a separate state continued for the 33rd day Saturday as the talks ... Read more...
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Slogging helps kids resolve reading, writing problems
October 5th, 2011 - 2:00 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 5 (IANS) Slogging helps children resolve reading and writing problems better than the traditional tuition offered by schools, a new study shows.The study trained, by educationists from the ... Read more...
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X Factor Season Premiere: Simon & LA Form a New Rivalry
September 22nd, 2011 - 1:05 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Sep 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Last night was the Season Premiere of Simon Cowell's new 'X Factor'. The judges were Simon Cowell, LA Reid, Cheryl Cole, and Paula Abdul. The winner of this ... Read more...
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Feel-good transmitter levels in brain determine anger
September 19th, 2011 - 3:21 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 19 (IANS) Fluctuating levels of serotonin, which may be triggered by abstaining from food or being stressed, affects brain regions that enable people to manage anger, a study ... Read more...
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I salute Anna Hazare: Lata
August 28th, 2011 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar has congratulated social activist Anna Hazare and the youth of the country on the success of their anti-corruption movement and ... Read more...
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Axis Bank begins skill training scheme in Bengal
August 13th, 2011 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 13 (IANS) Axis Bank and micro finance institution Bandhan Saturday jointly launched a Rs.100 crore initiative for providing skill training and assets to marginalised and excluded people in ... Read more...
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