Baby declared dead wakes up in Argentine morgue
April 11th, 2012 - 11:46 am ICT by IANS
Buenos Aires, April 11 (IANS/EFE) A baby born prematurely woke up in the morgue of a hospital in northern Argentina 12 hours after having been declared dead, authorities in Chaco ... Read more...
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IGNOU launches courses in water conservation
April 9th, 2012 - 7:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started its admission process for two special courses in water harvesting, a statement said Monday.
Admissions are ... Read more...
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I’m not a good worker: Hemsworth
April 7th, 2012 - 6:03 am ICT by IANS
Melbourne, April 7 (IANS) Actor Liam Hemsworth has done several odd jobs but says he is not a good worker and that he hates waking up early.The 22-year-old actor took ... Read more...
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Man in jail after one night stand
April 5th, 2012 - 4:21 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 5 (IANS) A man who stole a woman's iPhone after their one night stand was given six months' jail and fined 1,000 yuan ($160) for theft, the Shanghai ... Read more...
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Russian boxer banned for doping
April 5th, 2012 - 9:32 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, April 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's national junior amateur boxing champion Vladimir Shishkin has been suspended for six months for a doping offence, the country's anti-doping agency said.Shishkin was among ... Read more...
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Sujoy Ghosh wants Vidya, Big B in next
April 4th, 2012 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh, who is planning a sequel to "Kahaani", is first set to work on a project that he says will "definitely" have Amitabh ... Read more...
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SpiceJet applies for direct import of jet fuel
April 3rd, 2012 - 1:23 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Budget carrier SpiceJet Monday said it has applied to the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for permitting the airline to directly import jet ... Read more...
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498 killed in Maoist violence since March 2010: Chhattisgarh
March 28th, 2012 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
Raipur, March 28 (IANS) As many as 498 people were killed in Maoist violence in Chhattisgarh since March 2010, the state assembly was informed Wednesday.Maoists, who are locally called Naxals, ... Read more...
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Kerala to be tough on banks not providing ‘edu loans’
March 28th, 2012 - 5:55 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, March 28 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Wednesday said the state government will act tough on commercial banks that do not provide educational loans to students."It ... Read more...
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Chhattisgarh heightens security along Maharashtra
March 27th, 2012 - 9:41 pm ICT by IANS
Raipur, March 27 (IANS) Chhattisgarh deployed more troopers Tuesday in its insurgency-hit Rajnandgaon district bordering Maharashtra's Gadchiroli where Maoists killed paramilitary troopers."Security has been stepped up along with Gadchiroli district. ... Read more...
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Post-quake homes start to crack
March 27th, 2012 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 27 (IANS) Houses built and donated to Chinese homeless earthquake victims after their homes were damaged by a deadly quake are already falling apart, China Daily reported Tuesday.A ... Read more...
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Man uses facebook to abuse girl friend, jailed
March 26th, 2012 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
Lodon, March 26 (IANS) A man in Britain, who befooled his 21-year-old girl friend to perform sexual acts online by creating his fake identities on Facebook, has been jailed ... Read more...
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Fresh snowfall in Ladakh, rain in Kashmir
March 26th, 2012 - 2:31 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, March 26 (IANS) As fresh snowfall lashed the Ladakh region, the minimum temperature dropped to minus 3.8 degrees Celsius in Kargil town Monday, making it the coldest in Jammu ... Read more...
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Changes in marriage law welcome, says women
March 25th, 2012 - 3:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The government's move to make divorce a quicker process has been largely welcomed as a long overdue step though some women activists and lawyers have ... Read more...
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Discus thrower Seema Antil qualifies for London Olympics
March 25th, 2012 - 2:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) India's female discus thrower Seema Antil qualified for the 2012 London Olympics after she achieved the 'A' qualifying standard with a throw of 62.60 metres ... Read more...
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Veteran freedom fighter Naikwadi is dead
March 22nd, 2012 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Renowned freedom fighter and one of the pioneers of the co-operative movement Nagnath Anna Naikwadi passed away after a prolonged illness here Thursday, according to family ... Read more...
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Pirates free Briton after six months
March 21st, 2012 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 21 (IANS) A British woman who was kidnapped from a resort island on the Kenyan coast six months ago has been released, The Telegraph reported Wednesday.Judith Tebbutt, 56, ... Read more...
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‘Five swine flu deaths in Rajasthan’
March 21st, 2012 - 1:33 am ICT by IANS
Jaipur, March 20 (IANS) Five people have reportedly died of swine flu in Rajasthan over the past 20 days, including two Tuesday, and the state health machinery has been placed ... Read more...
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Rachel Wood underwent surgery to fix tooth problem
March 20th, 2012 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 20 (IANS) Actress Evan Rachel Wood underwent dental surgery to put the finishing touches to her smile, six months after losing a tooth during a mishap in France.The ... Read more...
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Chinese own 2.95 bn bank cards
March 19th, 2012 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 19 (IANS) Every Chinese had more than two bank cards on average at the end of last year as more people in the world's second-largest economy turn to ... Read more...
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Swan clubbed to death in Britain
March 16th, 2012 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 16 (IANS) A gang lured a swan from the water using a piece of bread before they beat it to death with a club studded with nails.After killing ... Read more...
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‘Bade Acche…’ love scene was subtle, not vulgar: Jeetendra
March 16th, 2012 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Yesteryear's actor Jeetendra defends the intimate scene in "Bade Acche Lagte Hain", which was termed too bold for small screen and raised eyebrows, saying the ... Read more...
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US retail sales go up
March 14th, 2012 - 11:49 am ICT by IANS
Washington, March 14 (IANS/EFE) Sales at US retail outlets increased by 1.1 percent in February to an annualized volume of $407.8 billion, the highest in five years, the Department of ... Read more...
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Gosling, Mandes not couple any more?
March 13th, 2012 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, March 13 (IANS) Actor Ryan Gosling's romance with actress Eva Mendes is reportedly on the rocks.According to showbizspy.com, the couple, who have dated for six months, have hardly ... Read more...
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US to hand over control of Afghan detention centre
March 10th, 2012 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 10 (IANS) A US-run detention centre in Afghanistan that houses 3,000 people will move to Afghan control under a crucial agreement signed by the two countries, CNN reported.The ... Read more...
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Get well soon, Gilani wishes Sonia Gandhi
March 6th, 2012 - 12:31 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, March 6 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has wished speedy recovery to India's ruling Congress party president Sonia Gandhi, who has gone to the US for ... Read more...
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Army Wives Season 6 premieres
March 5th, 2012 - 11:01 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Mar 5 (THAINDIAN NEWS) After so much delay, the sixth season of the television show Army Wives premiered on Sunday. The show was aired on Lifetime at 9pm EST.
Following the ... Read more...
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Delhi Police anti-drinking drive to continue after Holi
March 5th, 2012 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The Delhi Police reiterated Monday that its stringent anti-drinking drive will continue after Holi too.In a message on the Delhi Police page on Facebook, ... Read more...
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Violent relationships smother good parenting
March 4th, 2012 - 4:45 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 4 (IANS) Married or cohabiting couples who have been mutually violent during pregnancy are likely to have more trouble parenting as a team, a study reveals.
"This finding ... Read more...
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Andhra speaker disqualifies 16 Jagan loyalists
March 3rd, 2012 - 12:02 am ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, March 2 (IANS) Ending the long suspense, the Andhra Pradesh assembly speaker Friday disqualified 16 rebel lawmakers belonging to the ruling Congress party who were loyal to Y.S. Jaganmohan ... Read more...
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EU forces Britain to take in 12,000 Indian workers
March 2nd, 2012 - 10:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, Mrach 2 (IANS) Brussels has drawn up a plan that could force Britain to admit 12,000 workers from India despite soaring unemployment at home, the Daily Mail reported.The order ... Read more...
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New traffic penalties (Lead)
March 1st, 2012 - 5:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The following are highlights of the proposed new penalties for traffic violations:* Using mobile phones or iPads while driving: First offence - Rs.500 fine. Second ... Read more...
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Traffic penalties to increase manifold
March 1st, 2012 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The cabinet Thursday approved the Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill increasing penalties manifold for traffic violations. Following are the highlights:* Using mobile phones or iPads while ... Read more...
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Sonia goes abroad for ‘routine checkup’
February 28th, 2012 - 4:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi has gone abroad for a "routine checkup" and is expected to return in four-five days, a senior party leader said ... Read more...
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Revelry as India in Olympic race, hard road ahead
February 27th, 2012 - 2:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) It was celebration time in India with the men's hockey team back in the Olympics after eight years. The only person who is thinking of ... Read more...
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