Buddhadeb hits out at Trinamool over Infosys imbroglio
August 5th, 2012 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 5 (IANS) Questioning Trinamool Congress-led government over the bottlenecks that have forced IT major Infosys to rethink its West Bengal project, CPI-M leader and former chief minister Buddhadeb ... Read more...
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If I make a ‘Rowdy Rathore’, it’ll be a flop: Kashyap
June 13th, 2012 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's expertise lies in making different kind of cinema and he candidly admits that if he is given a task to make a film ... Read more...
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At last, a tool to help men who hate shopping (The Funny Side - IANS introduces a new weekly column by Hong Kong-based humour writer Nury Vittachi)
June 2nd, 2012 - 1:44 pm ICT by IANS
REAL MEN DON'T SHOP. We make incursions into enemy territory. 1) Locate supermarket. 2) Access aisles. 3) Liberate beer. 4) Return to base. 5) Mission accomplished. Cheers!During the mission, our ... Read more...
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Chuck white this summer, don coloured accessories
May 3rd, 2012 - 11:45 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Summer means dressing up in white or beige cotton clothes with minimal accessories. But fashion experts say it creates a boring look and suggest shoes, ... Read more...
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Money can buy happiness if you know how to spend
January 28th, 2012 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 28 (IANS) People spending money to enjoy different experiences in everyday life, such as on days out or concert tickets, are happier than those who spend on buying ... Read more...
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Khan sisters oppose caged animals in zoos
January 24th, 2012 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Celebrity siblings Nigaar and Gauahar Khan have teamed up with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India for an ad campaign against caged ... Read more...
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Nobel laureate warns European economic crisis may deepen
January 19th, 2012 - 3:00 pm ICT by IANS
Lisbon, Jan 19 (IANS) The 2001 Economy Nobel Prize winner Joseph Stieglitz warned Wednesday that the European governments' economic policies are likely to deepen the crisis instead of solving it."The ... Read more...
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Partygoers play it safe this New Year’s Eve
December 29th, 2011 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) "Play it Safe" seems to be the new mantra of partygoers this New Year's Eve. They may chant party, party and more party at year-end, ... Read more...
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A movie needs time to grow: Farhan Akhtar (Interview)
December 8th, 2011 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The 'opening weekend collection' mindset is an unfair attitude since a film needs time to grow on the audiences, says filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar, ... Read more...
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Spanish Olympic Chief: Why we need 2020 Games
November 29th, 2011 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Nov 29 (IANS) Alejandro Blanco, the president of the Spanish Olympic Committee and the man who will head the campaign to take the 2020 Games to Madrid, has highlighted ... Read more...
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Deceased candidate wins mayor’s election in Michigan
November 11th, 2011 - 8:02 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Michigan, Nov 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Voters in Michigan prefers a dead mayor over an untested politician! With just a week to the mayoral election in the city, Mayor Henry Roesler Jr. passed ... Read more...
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Inflation? What’s that, asks KBC’s only woman crorepati
November 8th, 2011 - 12:16 pm ICT by IANS
Giridih (Jharkhand), Nov 8 (IANS) She could well be the only housewife in India who is not bothered by price rise. Rahat Taslim, who won the Rs.1 crore (RS.10 ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Woman jailed for sinking husband’s yatch
October 7th, 2011 - 7:13 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 7 (IANS) A British woman has been jailed for 18 months for sinking her estranged husband's 75,000-pound yacht on Valentine's Day, a media report said.Mandy Fleming "lost it" ... Read more...
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Gujarat governor seeks Modi fast details
September 26th, 2011 - 9:36 pm ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, Sep 26 (IANS) The political spat between Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Governor Kamala Beniwal has intensified with the latter seeking details from the state government on ... Read more...
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Need to stop doctors migrating abroad: Azad
August 14th, 2011 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Expressing concern over doctors migrating to foreign countries, union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad Sunday said the 'poaching' needs to be stopped.Speaking after laying the ... Read more...
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Indian football fraternity shocked at JCT’s decision
June 20th, 2011 - 11:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The Indian football fraternity was shocked and dismayed at JCT's decision to disband their 40-year-old Phagwara-based club, which has produced some stalwarts like Inder Singh ... Read more...
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Timberlake loves splurging on home furnishings
June 19th, 2011 - 4:33 am ICT by IANS
London, June 19 (IANS) Unlike menfolk, singer Justin Timberlake says he can spend a fortune on doing up the homes that he purchases.The multi-millionaire pop star and actor insists he ... Read more...
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Britain to donate $1.32 bn to vaccinate poor kids
June 13th, 2011 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 13 (IANS) Britain would donate 814 million pounds ($1.32 billion) to help vaccinate poor children all over the world against diseases, Prime Minister David Cameron has said.Over ... Read more...
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Managers’ belief about employees, impacts company success
April 27th, 2011 - 3:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 27 (ANI): A study has suggested that instead of spending money on leadership training for managers, more attention should be paid on what they believe about their employees.The study by ... Read more...
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Here’s what makes wealthy people unhappy
March 23rd, 2011 - 6:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 23 (ANI): A survey on the miseries that wealthy people go through has found that most are worried about appearing ungrateful, rearing bratty children and failing to meet expectations.The survey ... Read more...
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‘Topless’ Ukrainian feminists protest Kiwi ‘Win a Wife’ event
March 6th, 2011 - 6:02 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, March 6 (ANI): A Ukrainian feminist group turned up topless to protest a controversial New Zealand 'Win a Wife' competition that offer Ukraine ladies in prize.The Rock FM radio station ran ... Read more...
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Organic fruit and veggies ‘are less nutritious and do not taste better’
February 23rd, 2011 - 3:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 23 (ANI): Those who have been spending money on organic fruit and vegetables are in for a shock.A new study has revealed that organic fruit and vegetables are less nutritious ... Read more...
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Kiwi ‘win a bride’ radio competition sparks outrage
February 9th, 2011 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 9 (ANI): A radio station in New Zealand has sparked outrage after coming up with a competition that will see the winner fly to Ukraine and be given the chance ... Read more...
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Know Few Top Marriage-Killing Money Issues To Avoid Joining Splitsvilla
January 13th, 2011 - 8:22 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Jan 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) They say, its love that makes the world go round. However, in reality, it has been proved time and again that at the end of the ... Read more...
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Is Your Mate Hiding Money? Some Observations
January 10th, 2011 - 8:32 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Jan 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) They say marriages are made in heaven. However, it is in the real world that the couple needs to adjust and live their life together. An ... Read more...
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High court pulls up Ahmedabad civic agency
December 29th, 2010 - 11:27 pm ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, Dec 29 (IANS) The Gujarat High Court Wednesday pulled up the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation for spending money on festivals and carnivals but failing to provide basic amenities to the people. The ... Read more...
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Pennsylvania man threatened to kill Obama, eat his flesh
December 20th, 2010 - 12:56 am ICT by BNO News
PHILADELPHIA (BNO NEWS) -- A Pennsylvania man has pleaded not guilty to threatening to kill President Barack Obama and then eat his flesh, local media reported on Sunday.The Philadelphia Daily News reported ... Read more...
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Movie Review: Tron Legacy - Entertaining Futuristic Film With Little Flaws
December 18th, 2010 - 9:08 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Director: Joseph KosinskiActors: Jeff Bridges, Garett Hudland, Olivia Wilde, Bruce Boxleitner, Michael Sheen, James Frain.Rating: ***1/2Tron Legacy, which is a sequel to the 1982 movie 'Tron', is yet another futuristic movie ... Read more...
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Keira’s shopping worries
December 8th, 2010 - 1:29 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 8 (IANS) Actress Keira Knightley still worries about spending too much money on clothes even though she knows she can afford it.The "Pirates of the Caribbean" actress splashes on ... Read more...
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Cameron regime to ask Britons how happy they are
November 16th, 2010 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 16 (IANS) British government officials would visit the public four times a year in a bid to measure the country's "happiness", after Prime Minister David Cameron called for defining ... Read more...
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‘Sale’ is top excuse used by women to justify shopping sprees
November 13th, 2010 - 2:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 13 (ANI): 'It was in the sale' is the top excuse used by women to justify shopping sprees, says a new study.Three-quarters of women try to defend their purchases to ... Read more...
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CWG has spurred interest among people in sports: Experts
October 15th, 2010 - 6:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Commonwealth Games have spurred an interest in sporting disciplines other than cricket among Indians, especially the youth, but for parents to think of allowing their ... Read more...
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Energy drinks ‘just a waste of money’, says expert
October 4th, 2010 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 4 (ANI): All those who are spending money on those energy sports drinks are just wasting their money-as they just end up consuming lots of extra calories, warns an expert.Nick ... Read more...
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Pak Hockey Federation can’t pass buck to players to bring CWG glory: Samiullah
October 2nd, 2010 - 6:55 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Oct 2(ANI): Former Pakistani hockey player Samiullah has said that the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF)'s duty would not end by passing the buck to the players.Samiullah's comments came after PHF secretary ... Read more...
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Men don’t really notice women in high heels
September 22nd, 2010 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 22 (IANS) Women giving up comfort for high heels to look more appealing to the opposite sex could be just wasting their time -- apparently men don't even notice.
Research ... Read more...
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