Social rejection can spur inventiveness
August 22nd, 2012 - 2:02 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) Social rejection can spur inventiveness, rather than a feeling of hurt, particularly among those with a strong sense of independence or self esteem, suggests a Johns ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Study reveals that recession is to be blamed for 1,000 Suicides
August 15th, 2012 - 7:19 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Aug 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Study has discovered that 1000 suicides in England are caused by recession and probably the issue of unemployment. This was a statistic representing the evaluation between the ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Nudist Park attracts younger crowd
August 13th, 2012 - 11:37 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Florida, Aug 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) In the recent years the Nudist resort has always been hosting nudist events for attracting the older adults but instead it has attracted the young adults. The ... Read more...
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Bullied teen undergoes plastic surgery to stop name-calling
August 10th, 2012 - 5:45 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Georgia, Aug 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) It has been a nightmare for Nadia Llse who is aged 14years old. She has been suffering rejection because of her facial deformities. Since she started her ... Read more...
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Strong hearts help kids secure higher grades
August 5th, 2012 - 2:11 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 5 (IANS) Having a healthy heart and lungs may help middle school students secure higher grades in math and reading, says a new research."Cardiorespiratory fitness was the only ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Staff payments would lessen producers’ burden: Mukesh Bhatt
July 27th, 2012 - 6:33 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Mukesh Bhatt, vice president of the Film and Producers Guild of India, says it was important to take the decision of staff payments by actors themselves ... Read more...
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Talking about weight might give kids eating disorder
July 2nd, 2012 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 2 (IANS) Two out of three parents fear that talking to their kids about their weight might give them an eating disorder.
The findings come from a survey ... Read more...
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Bundchen to find model from remote areas
June 10th, 2012 - 7:37 am ICT by IANS
London, June 10 (IANS) Supermodel Gisele Bundchen will find a model from some of the poorest areas in her native Brazil.The 31-year-old was in the South American country to promote ... Read more...
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Women can be more promiscuous than men
May 19th, 2012 - 11:35 am ICT by IANS
London, May 19 (IANS) A new study has suggested that when it comes to being sexually unfaithful while being away from home, women tend to rack up more lovers than ... Read more...
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Beyonce named most beautiful woman
April 26th, 2012 - 3:54 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, April 26 (IANS) Singer Beyonce has been named the most beautiful woman in the world by People magazine.The pop star is glowing after giving birth to her ... Read more...
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An ‘untouchable’ sarpanch, she touches many lives (Feature)
April 26th, 2012 - 12:53 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) She was born into a community once considered untouchable in the Indian caste hierarchy and was married off at the age of nine. But 55-year-old Babai ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Shedding pounds won’t help teens’ self-esteem
March 23rd, 2012 - 2:08 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 23 (IANS) Teenaged girls shedding pounds may benefit physically, but it still leaves them with a feeling of low esteem, says a study."We found that obese black and ... Read more...
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Mourinho: Liga is priority
March 15th, 2012 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, March 15 (IANS) Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho continues to insist that winning the Spanish Primera Liga title is more important for his side than winning a 10th Champions ... Read more...
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Abi Titmuss lands a TV role on ‘Casualty’
February 14th, 2012 - 9:49 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Feb 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Former Glamour Girls star Abi Titmuss has landed a role on BBC One’s Casualty. The 36-year-old revealed that coming by the role, especially regarding her past, was ... Read more...
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Dawn French talks about weight loss on ‘This Morning’
February 8th, 2012 - 10:04 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Feb 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Dawn French is speaking about her new weight. The comedienne told This Morning that since she shot the last series of Roger and Val Have Just Got ... Read more...
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Kristen Bell goes to therapist regularly
January 21st, 2012 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 21 (IANS) Actress Kristen Bell has revealed that she seeks regular help from a therapist to keep herself mentally fit."I love my therapist. When I have an issue ... Read more...
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Now, diapers for adults
January 11th, 2012 - 11:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Surgical company Paramount Surgimed Ltd Wednesday announced the launch of adult diapers, meant to relieve embarrassment for the elderly citizens or people suffering from urinary ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Blogging relieves teens of social anxiety
January 5th, 2012 - 5:09 pm ICT by IANS
Tel Aviv, Jan 5 (IANS) Blogging could relieve teenagers from social anxiety, improve their self-esteem and help them relate better to their friends, says a study.
Maintaining a blog has ... Read more...
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Nasal spray could make you more outgoing
December 11th, 2011 - 3:10 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Dec 11 (IANS) Shy or introverted people who wish to hold their own in any social do could find their answers in a nasal spray. An intra-nasal form of ... Read more...
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Sharjah Business Women Council signs MoU with Oxfam
December 9th, 2011 - 12:02 am ICT by IANS
Sharjah, Dec 8 (IANS/WAM) Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oxfam GB, a member of an international confederation of 15 organisations working together ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Mourinho confirms Sahin’s return to fitness
November 6th, 2011 - 5:50 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Nov 6 (IANS) Real Madrid football coach Jose Mourinho has revealed that summer signing Nuri Sahin has been included in the squad for Sunday's La Liga match at home ... Read more...
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Undeserved self-praise can lead to dejection
October 20th, 2011 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 20 (IANS) People who try to boost their self-esteem by telling themselves they've done a great job when they haven't could experience dejection.
High and low performers felt ... Read more...
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A British school where kids learn head massage
October 3rd, 2011 - 11:44 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 3 (IANS) A primary school in Britain trains its students in head massage, a daily practice which is claimed to have helped them in remaining calm.Pupils as young ... Read more...
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Raquel Welch sympathises with Lohan
August 31st, 2011 - 1:28 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 31 (IANS) American actress Raquel Welch sympathies with troubled actress Lindsay Lohan even though she "misbehaves"."I'm the antidote to Lindsay Lohan. I know she misbehaves terribly, but ... Read more...
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Narcissists too self-centred to make good leaders
August 11th, 2011 - 4:06 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 11 (IANS) Narcissists--people with excessive self-love are supposed to make good leaders, seemingly because of traits like self-confidence, authority and self-esteem. But that doesn't seem to be true, ... Read more...
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How companies make you buy cosmetics? (Lead)
July 22nd, 2011 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 22 (IANS) Companies generate negative feelings in consumers so that they go for their cosmetic products to make themselves look attractive, says a study.The idea is to appeal ... Read more...
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Pet owners are healthier, happier
July 12th, 2011 - 12:07 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 12 (IANS/EFE) Even people who aren't struggling with illness can benefit from the emotional support provided by pets, said a study.Researchers also found evidence to dispel the notion ... Read more...
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Study reveals that debt boosts self-esteem in young
June 8th, 2011 - 10:12 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, June 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Who told you debt causes sleepless nights for everyone? A new study have found that instead of worrying about high credit card and educational debts, young ... Read more...
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People rebuked at work buy expensive items with credit card
May 6th, 2011 - 6:53 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 6 (IANS) People feeling low after a rebuke or threat at the workplace often shop for expensive, luxurious items, paying with their credit cards.
This sense of hurt ... Read more...
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Pakistan enveloped by national depression, says Imran
May 3rd, 2011 - 6:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 3 (IANS) A "national depression" has gripped Pakistan following the killing of Osama bin Laden in an American strike that kept out the Pakistanis, politician Imran Khan ... Read more...
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Pakistan has lost dignity, self-esteem following US’ Osama operation: Imran Khan
May 3rd, 2011 - 3:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 3(ANI): Pakistan has "lost its dignity and self-esteem" in the wake of the discovery and killing of elusive Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden by US troops in a luxury ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Kids sharing family meals less likely to binge
May 2nd, 2011 - 9:21 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 2 (IANS) Children who share family meals are less likely to pile on the pounds or binge on junk food.Researchers found kids who ate with their parents at ... Read more...
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High esteem prompts powerful women to stray
April 28th, 2011 - 7:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 28 (IANS) Powerful women are just as likely as their male counterparts to commit adultery because sheer self-confidence drives them to do it, a study says.
According to ... Read more...
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Empowerment of women will require a multi-pronged approach: President Patil
March 15th, 2011 - 8:38 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Tuesday said the dreams of a nation marching forward with equal contribution from both men and women cannot become a reality, till ... Read more...
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Women ‘get drunk before having sex because they lack confidence’
March 13th, 2011 - 1:11 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Mar 13 (ANI): A study has revealed that millions of women consume alcohol before having sex because they lack confidence in their bodies.In the survey of 3000 women aged 18-50, almost ... Read more...
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