Mamata mouths lies, says CPI-M leader
September 13th, 2012 - 7:50 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 13 (IANS) Accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of misleading the people of the state, Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Gautam Deb Thursday said the ... Read more...
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Only documentaries reflect the truth: Naseeruddin Shah
August 23rd, 2012 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, who has been in the Hindi film industry for over three decades, believes documentaries are essential as they are the only form ... Read more...
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Mamata defends her remarks on judiciary (Lead)
August 16th, 2012 - 10:15 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 16 (IANS) Facing criticism, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday defended her remarks on corruption in judiciary and said she was talking about reforms."My speech in ... Read more...
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Matrix offers 30 min free calling to India from US, Britain
August 13th, 2012 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Matrix Cellular, provider of telecommunication solutions for Indians travelling abroad, Monday said it has launched a new service under which customers can avail 30 minutes ... Read more...
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Supreme Court comes to rescue of Vrindavan widows
August 3rd, 2012 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Irked over the insensitivity towards abandoned widows in Vrindavan, the Supreme Court Friday said India was the only country where every day people distribute free ... Read more...
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Boys’ impulsiveness linked to better math ability
July 29th, 2012 - 5:08 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 29 (IANS) Girls and boys start grade school with different approaches to arithmetic problems - girls favour a slow and accurate approach and boys a faster but more ... Read more...
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Beckinsale, a careful mother
July 26th, 2012 - 8:55 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 26 (IANS)Actress Kate Beckinsale says she is careful about the roles she chooses because she has a teenager daughter."Well, I haven't done an awful lot of nude ... Read more...
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Attitudes towards sex change in China
June 9th, 2012 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 9 (IANS) As China develops socially and economically, the Chinese are becoming less likely to view sex as a taboo subject, the China Daily reported Saturday.That tendency ... Read more...
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‘Clean India’ campaign takes off at Qutub Minar
May 20th, 2012 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) A "Clean India" Campaign was begun Sunday at the capital's landmark Qutub Minar."Since the Qutub Minar gets as many as 25,000 footfalls on a weekend, ... Read more...
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No witch hunt, PM assures civil servants
April 21st, 2012 - 12:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Asking civil servants to take bold decisions, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said the government would not indulge in "witch hunting" against them in ... Read more...
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Gehlot slams Modi, Jayalalithaa
April 16th, 2012 - 10:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Monday accused Gujarat and Tamil Nadu chief ministers of making "undignified comments" in their speeches at the chief ministers' ... Read more...
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Kejriwal renews attack on ‘criminal’ MPs (Lead)
March 30th, 2012 - 8:34 pm ICT by IANS
Ghaziabad, March 30 (IANS) Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal, who faces a privilege motion from the Lok Sabha, reiterated Friday that parliament's "tendency to induct criminal MPs" was increasing."A ... Read more...
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Mamata decries ‘growing tendency’ to attack her personally
March 30th, 2012 - 6:37 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) The West Bengal assembly Friday witnessed noisy scenes over a bill that seeks to restructure the state medical council, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accusing ... Read more...
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Kejriwal renews attack on ‘criminal’ MPs
March 30th, 2012 - 12:51 pm ICT by IANS
Ghaziabad, March 30 (IANS) Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal, who faces a privilege motion from the Lok Sabha, reiterated Friday that parliament's "tendency to induct criminal MPs" was increasing."A total ... Read more...
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Keep your cool with wrong hand
March 12th, 2012 - 12:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 12 (IANS) People who find it difficult to rein in their aggression and yell at others even for silly mistakes can benefit by simply using the wrong ... Read more...
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181 more prosecuted for drunk driving
March 10th, 2012 - 5:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Delhi Police's drive against drunken driving saw 181 more prosecutions Friday, taking the total number to 2,182 since March 1.According to a message posted ... Read more...
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Google Earth helps keep tabs on exploitative fish farms
February 9th, 2012 - 3:13 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Feb 9 (IANS) Google Earth can be a powerful tool to keep tabs on a growing industry like ocean fish farming, given its tendency to exploit scarce resources and ... Read more...
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2G: Congress, BJP spar over Chidambaram
February 1st, 2012 - 10:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Political circles are keenly awaiting the Supreme Court verdict Thursday on Home Minister P. Chidambaram's alleged role in the 2G case, with the Congress ... Read more...
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Glass wall ban in Shanghai
January 31st, 2012 - 7:43 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 31 (IANS) Glass curtain walls will be banned from the second floor and higher in all new residential buildings, hospitals, schools, kindergartens and nursing homes in Shanghai from ... Read more...
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Use vote, not shoes, as weapon: Ramdev
January 25th, 2012 - 3:32 pm ICT by IANS
Dehradun, Jan 25 (IANS) Don't hurl shoes or slippers at politicians. If you don't like them, vote them out democratically. This is yoga guru Baba Ramdev's appeal to voters in ... Read more...
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Falling asleep after sex reflects love for partner
January 23rd, 2012 - 11:31 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 23 (IANS) Even as proving actual love for one's life partner may remain an unending test for many people, a study has suggested that falling asleep straight after ... Read more...
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Imagining positive co-workers improves performance
January 13th, 2012 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) People who conjure positive imaginary co-workers turn in better performance at workplace, above and beyond the call of duty, suggests a study.
The results showed that ... Read more...
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I decided to nurture Kamal Haasan, the actor: Kamal
December 30th, 2011 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Kamal Haasan decided to helm Hindi-Tamil bilingual "Viswaroopam", which will have a backdrop of US, Britain and Jordan, because he doesn't believe in wasting time and ... Read more...
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Irresponsibility turns drinkers into bullies
December 20th, 2011 - 3:13 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) Drinkers turn into aggressive bullies due to the inability to weigh the consequences of their actions.
"If you carefully consider the consequences of your actions, it ... Read more...
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`Millions of Mexicans ready to cheat on spouses’
December 15th, 2011 - 11:53 am ICT by IANS
Mexico City, Dec 15 (IANS/EFE) Some 12 million married Mexicans of both sexes are dissatisfied with their sex lives and open to the idea of cheating, according to estimates by ... Read more...
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Boost her confidence, and she’ll park well too
December 8th, 2011 - 12:29 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 7 (IANS) If you are one of those who always wondered why many women struggle while parking their cars, it's better to understand that it happens simply due ... Read more...
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France bans Rihanna’s video
November 22nd, 2011 - 8:00 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Paris, Nov 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) French authorities have banned the music video of Rihanna because it promotes “self-destructive behavior.” The country say the video of the track “We Found Love” cannot be ... Read more...
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Fatherhood helps man shed negative lifestyle choices
November 8th, 2011 - 12:01 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 8 (IANS) Men who become fathers for the first time in their late 20s or early 30s seem much less inclined to commit crimes, use tobacco or alcohol.Researchers ... Read more...
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Biometric attendance for Haryana teachers
September 7th, 2011 - 7:18 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Sep 7 (IANS) Government school teachers in Haryana will now have their attendance marked on biometric machines, an official said here Wednesday."Attendance of teachers in Haryana will soon be ... Read more...
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Matt Damon is an ‘overprotective’ dad
August 31st, 2011 - 4:12 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 31 (IANS) Matt Damon's wife calls him Red Alert, but the actor couldn't care less about the nickname and candidly says that he is "overprotective" about his daughters."I'm ... Read more...
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Reform power tariff policy: Official
August 26th, 2011 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) India's 'distorted' power tariff policy is affecting not only the economy but also the environment and it needs to change, a West Bengal official said Friday."With ... Read more...
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Trendy moms wish to look like their daughters
July 27th, 2011 - 9:21 am ICT by IANS
London, July 27 (IANS) Ever wondered why a lot of middle-aged women dress up like girls younger to their age? A study has found such women are actually trying to ... Read more...
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Gilani seeks support to stabilize Pakistan economy
July 21st, 2011 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 21 (IANS) Pakistan needs international assistance to set right its economy that has been "over-stressed" because of its key role in the war on terror, Prime Minister ... Read more...
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Cheerful outlook key to remaining bright beyond age
July 18th, 2011 - 9:01 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 18 (IANS) Ever thought why some folk have a sunnier disposition and sharper mind in old age? Well, scientists have found that an optimistic and light-hearted outlook can ... Read more...
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Artificial intelligence to boost airplane safety levels
July 15th, 2011 - 2:34 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, July 15 (IANS) Researchers are developing a system based on artificial intelligence (AI) to pinpoint internal flaws in aircraft quickly and accurately that are missed otherwise.
Aircraft made mostly ... Read more...
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