Amish report staggering growth in Midwest
August 8th, 2012 - 7:00 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Ohio, Aug 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) According to a new census carried out by researchers from Ohio state university, the Amish have been found to be one of the fastest growing religious groups ... Read more...
Posted in Odd news |
Public art struggles to find its space in India (Feature with images)
June 23rd, 2012 - 12:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Art is making a serious effort to reach the masses in India with expositions in vantage public places despite official hurdles and poor awareness about ... Read more...
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Facebook: India is second fastest growing market
February 5th, 2012 - 8:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Why is Facebook becoming more and more popular? Connectivity and accessibility are the biggest drawing cards, say users.Facebook also finds India equally indispensable.According ... Read more...
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Egypt denies being source of E.coli
July 7th, 2011 - 5:33 am ICT by IANS
Cairo, July 7 (IANS) Egypt has denied reports that the country's fenugreek seeds exported to Europe caused the E.coli infections that claimed dozens of lives.Officials from the Central Administration of ... Read more...
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Germany: Sprouts cause of E. coli outbreak
June 10th, 2011 - 8:49 pm ICT by BNO News
BERLIN, GERMANY (BNO NEWS) -- German health officials on Friday said contaminated sprouts were likely to have caused the E. coli outbreak, which has killed 30 people since May, local media reported.The ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
UK’s aid to India despite latter having booming economy raises concerns
April 24th, 2011 - 5:54 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): The fact that Britain, which is struggling to emerge from recession, has been donating money for projects to improve the economic condition of Indian states like Madhya ... Read more...
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Madhavan denies smooching scene with Kangana (Movie Snippets)
February 17th, 2011 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Their chemistry in "Tanu Weds Manu" is the talk of the town - but R. Madhavan has clarified that he has not shot for any smooching scene ... Read more...
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Maa Exchange: Housewives Archana And Sujata At Their Best
January 20th, 2011 - 3:47 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
'Maa Exchange' is a reality based show on Sony Entertainment Television where the participants are two mothers from totally different walks of life and they exchange places with each other ... Read more...
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ZING BIG SCREEN SHOWCASES PINJAR AT 8 PM
September 7th, 2010 - 4:38 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 7, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Zing is increasing its entertainment dose for its viewers via Zing Big Screens. Zing Big Screens will showcase Bollywood Movies at 8 pm from Monday to ... Read more...
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Asparagus, artichokes hold the key to fight obesity, diabetes
August 23rd, 2010 - 4:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 23 (ANI): A research has found that eating vegetables such as asparagus and Jerusalem artichokes could hold the key to fighting obesity and diabetes.Foods such as garlic, chicory, asparagus and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Leafy vegetables cut down diabetes risk
August 20th, 2010 - 6:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 20 (IANS) Eating leafy vegetables like broccoli, spinach, sprouts and cabbage can reduce by 14 percent your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a new study says.
The vegetables are a ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Don’t skip brain food - eat your breakfast
June 2nd, 2010 - 11:45 am ICT by IANS
By Megha Mishra
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Are you suffering from acidity, obesity or reduced attention span? Perhaps you are skipping breakfast, also called brain food and the most important meal ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Supersprouts for vitamin boost
December 21st, 2009 - 2:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 21 (ANI): Give yourself a vitamin boost in the run-up to Christmas with supersprouts.The Super C Sprout - nicknamed the Sproutsuma - is so packed with vitamin C that it ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
US media plays up Indian PM’s Washington visit to the hilt (Part-III)
November 26th, 2009 - 1:22 pm ICT by ANI
By Smita PrakashWashington, Nov.26 (ANI): In his article for the Huffington Post, Indian-American motivational speaker and management guru Deepak Chopra, who attended the State Dinner as one the guests, says: "I never ... Read more...
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Scientists unveil biological process that spurs blood vessels growth
September 15th, 2009 - 1:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 15 (ANI): In a novel study, scientists from University of North Carolina and the College of Arts & Sciences have identified a novel mechanism that triggers blood vessel growth.They have ... Read more...
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Fungal parasite turns ants into zombies
August 12th, 2009 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) A fungal parasite coerces ants into dying in just the right spot -- one that is ideal for the fungus to grow and reproduce, a new study has ... Read more...
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Fungal parasite grows by causing ants to die in the right spot
August 12th, 2009 - 4:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 12 (ANI): Harvard University researchers found that a fungal parasite causes ants into dying in just the right spot-one that is ideal for the fungus to grow and reproduce.Led by ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Starbucks Sirena Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine brings the barista out in you
June 6th, 2009 - 2:55 am ICT by John Le Fevre
The secret of good, rich quality coffee any barista will tell you is the quality of the beans, the temperature of the water and the back pressure applied to the pouring sprouts.
It’s ... Read more...
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Tomato vaccination being tested to check salmonella
June 14th, 2008 - 12:14 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, June 14 (IANS) With salmonella outbreaks in tomatoes causing panic among consumers in the US and Canada, a new research has found a way to vaccinate tomatoes against the contamination. Keith ... Read more...
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Indian origin scientist designs plasma-propelled flying saucer
June 12th, 2008 - 1:40 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 12 (ANI): A scientist of Indian origin from the University of Florida in the US has conceptualized the design for a plasma-propelled flying saucer.The scientist in question is Subrata ... Read more...
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Taste for broccoli and sprouts starts in womb
December 2nd, 2007 - 2:11 pm ICT by admin
London, Dec 2 (ANI): Women who want their kids to develop a lifelong taste for healthy but horrible foods such as broccoli and brussels sprouts, should eat it themselves during pregnancy or ... Read more...
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