Beijing to ban avoiding ‘unlucky’ numbers
August 20th, 2012 - 5:02 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 20 (IANS) The Chinese capital will prohibit people from avoiding so-called "unlucky" numbers, that include four, 13 and 14, in the registration of addresses.The move targets Chinese numerology ... Read more...
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Tribal woman killed for suspected witchcraft in Tripura
February 11th, 2012 - 4:17 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Feb 11 (IANS) An elderly tribal woman was hacked to death and two were injured in the northeastern state of Tripura Friday in a suspected case of public reaction ... Read more...
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Four killed in Assam, witchcraft suspected
June 21st, 2011 - 7:46 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati, June 21 (IANS) Four members of a tribal family were found killed and their faces and bodies burnt with acid in Assam Tuesday. Police suspect the murders to be ... Read more...
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Another Assam woman killed for suspected witchcraft
April 18th, 2011 - 4:25 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati, April 18 (IANS) An elderly tribal woman was found hacked to death and buried by a stream in Assam, the fourth such incident since Friday in what police suspect ... Read more...
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No small pox in Jharkhand: Officials (Lead)
March 23rd, 2011 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, March 23 (IANS) Rumours of small pox resurfacing in Jharkhand turned out to be false with health officials Wednesday categorically rejecting the claims of local media and attributing the ... Read more...
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Goa pulls out play from Shivaji Jayanti celebrations
February 22nd, 2011 - 2:26 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Feb 22 (IANS) The Goa government was forced to pull out a Marathi play from events marking Maratha king Shivaji's birth anniversary celebrations after right-wing Hindu groups claimed ... Read more...
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Superstitious beliefs more common than thought
October 30th, 2010 - 5:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 30 (ANI): It seems ghosts, goblins and other spooky characters have more believers than ever before-as superstitions are becoming more common than you might think.To understand what drives some people ... Read more...
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Sri Naga Shakthi Completes Dubbing
September 25th, 2010 - 12:03 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 24, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Veteran actress Chandrika produced movie Sri Naga Shakthi has completed the dubbing stage at Kari Subbu Balaji Digital studio. The film had earlier completed shooting and ... Read more...
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People dump superstition when faced with death
September 3rd, 2010 - 2:24 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 3 (IANS) People who believe in fate and destiny tend to dump superstition when faced with the death, says a recent study.
Researchers were surprised to find that study ... Read more...
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Triskaidekaphobia Haunts The Superstitious On Friday The 13th
August 13th, 2010 - 7:02 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Aug 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Today is the much dreaded 'Friday the 13th' and if that has send shivers down your spine while making you feel really jittery then chances are ... Read more...
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Ahmadinejad, The Iranian President Speaks Against Paul, The Psychic Octopus
July 29th, 2010 - 7:57 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
July 29, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): The German soccer fans now have the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad joining them in voicing his hatred against Paul- the world famous psychic ... Read more...
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Why good luck charms perk up performance?
July 14th, 2010 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 14 (IANS) Don't scoff at those lucky stones. New research shows that having some kind of lucky token can actually improve your performance - by increasing your self-confidence.
"I ... Read more...
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‘Bombaat Car’ disappoints despite special effects (Kannada Film Review)
May 9th, 2010 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
By V.S. Rajapur
Film: "Bombaat Car"; Cast: Ravishankar, Baby Krithika, Ramya Krishna, Sharan, Doddanna, Riyaz Khan and others; Director: Ram Narayan; Producer: Radha; Music Director: Deva; Rating: *"Bombaat Car" is directed ... Read more...
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Devi to commence from Jan 18
January 12th, 2010 - 1:19 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Produced by Shakuntalam Telefilms Ltd, NDTV Imagine's is coming up with a new show titled "Devi', which is based on a true-life incident and brings to light the superstitious beliefs still ... Read more...
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Six members of a family hacked to death
December 13th, 2009 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati, Dec 13 (IANS) Six members of a family were hacked to death Sunday in Assam and the heads of two victims were missing in what police suspect to be a black ... Read more...
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Solar eclipse enthusiasts in MP disappointed due to bad weather
July 22nd, 2009 - 9:54 pm ICT by ANI
Bhimbetka (Madhya Pradesh), July 22(ANI): Hundreds of enthusiastic and curious people who had gathered at Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday were dejected as bad weather played spoilsport, blocking the view of ... Read more...
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Rationalists munch breakfast during eclipse to fight superstition
July 22nd, 2009 - 12:30 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, July 22 (IANS) A group of rationalists gathered here Wednesday morning to not just watch the longest solar eclipse of the century but also tuck into breakfast in an attempt to ... Read more...
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Bangalore’s battle between astronomy and astrology over eclipse
July 20th, 2009 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, July 20 (IANS) Even as the world looks forward to the rare celestial phenomenon of a total solar eclipse Wednesday, astrologers here say the event could be a bad omen. But ... Read more...
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Science museum in Coimbatore seeks to dispel social dogmas
June 28th, 2009 - 5:31 pm ICT by ANI
Coimbatore, June 28 (ANI): A unique museum in Coimbatore not only showcases marvels of science and technology, but also dispels superstitious notions with an essence of rationalism.Usually, there is a regular stream ... Read more...
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Religious beliefs hampering culling in Assam
December 14th, 2008 - 7:49 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati, Dec 14 (IANS) Religious and superstitious beliefs are coming in the way of culling of poultry in Assam where bird flu has spread to new areas posing serious health risks to ... Read more...
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Tripura couple accused of sorcery commit suicide
September 11th, 2008 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Sep 11 (IANS) An elderly couple in Tripura committed suicide after their tribe excommunicated them for allegedly practising witchcraft, police said here Thursday.Thakur Mohan Chakma, 85, and his wife Gunabati, 73, ... Read more...
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Superstitions have helped the human race to survive
September 10th, 2008 - 2:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 10 (ANI): Superstitions like crossing black cats, walking under ladders or stepping on cracks in the pavement have actually evolved to help people survive with "better safe than sorry" ... Read more...
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Taoists launch drive to debunk misconceptions
August 19th, 2008 - 11:42 am ICT by IANS
Singapore, Aug 19 (DPA) Taoists are launching a drive to debunk misconceptions that their religion is based largely on superstition, after a poll showed many young followers are switching to Christianity, leaders ... Read more...
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Thousands gaze at sky for a solar eclipse view
August 1st, 2008 - 10:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Excitement and curiosity filled the air as thousands, including children and adults, gazed at the sky to see the total solar eclipse. Sky gazers were in for ... Read more...
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Don’t fear, watch solar eclipse with proper gadgets
July 30th, 2008 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) It is an excitement coupled with fear and superstition for many in India prior to the solar eclipse Aug 1. Despite a well known scientific phenomenon behind ... Read more...
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Tamil priest whips devotees to exorcise
April 10th, 2008 - 11:07 am ICT by admin
Namakkal (Tamil Nadu), April 10 (IANS) A male priest officiating at a temple near Chennai exorcises devotees of ghosts and witchcraft by whipping them. For the past week, a few thousand faithful ... Read more...
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Superstition influences decision making: Study
February 13th, 2008 - 4:51 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): Despite the huge impact that superstition has on the market place, it also significantly influences decision-making in consumers.While assessing the role of lucky and unlucky convictions Thomas ... Read more...
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