When let down, girls feel more anger, sadness than boys
November 22nd, 2011 - 3:26 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 22 (IANS) Girls may be sweet and honeyed, but they are just as likely to feel offended or sad as boys, especially when felt let down by friends.In ... Read more...
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Don’t feel bad if your are easily embarrassed
September 29th, 2011 - 3:56 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) If committing a faux pas in public or mistaking an overweight woman for a prospective mother leaves you red-faced, don't feel bad. A new study suggests ... Read more...
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Aggression — the preferred way for men to cling onto manhood
May 3rd, 2011 - 4:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 3 (ANI): Experiments by University of South Florida psychologists suggest that manhood is difficult to earn and easy to lose, and also showed that aggression as the preferred way for ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Foreign ministry seeks report on Chinese ‘transgression’
April 6th, 2011 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The defence ministry has been asked for a detailed report on reports of Chinese troops in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and their alleged "transgression" into Indian territory, ... Read more...
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Poll panel partisan against Left Front: Biman
March 13th, 2011 - 10:41 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) Left Front chairman Biman Bose Sunday accused the Election Commission of taking a "hard stance" and partisan approach towards West Bengal's ruling communists, while ignoring the ... Read more...
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Three lessons for the Congress (Comment)
March 12th, 2011 - 1:30 pm ICT by IANS
The Congress may gloat over the DMK's humiliating retreat on the sharing of seats between them for the forthcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. But it knows that the party ... Read more...
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Mindfulness mitigates fears of dying
March 1st, 2011 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 1 (IANS) Being mindful, which means being open, receptive and attentive to whatever is unfolding in the present moment, can mitigate the fear of dying, new research shows. George Mason ... Read more...
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Being mindful ‘eases fear of death and dying’
March 1st, 2011 - 4:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 1 (ANI): A George Mason University study has suggested that being a mindful person not only makes you more tolerant, but it can also neutralize fears of dying and death."Generally, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Good deeds won’t help you evade blame
February 17th, 2011 - 6:08 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 17 (IANS) Great performance or good behaviour may bring respect and admiration, but they won't help us evade blame when we trip, says a new study. Participants in the study ... Read more...
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Escape blame by being a victim, not a hero: Study
February 17th, 2011 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 17 (ANI): To escape blame, one needs to be a victim and not a hero, according to a new study.Researchers at the University of Maryland and Harvard University have found ... Read more...
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Moily backs Karnataka Governor Bharadwaj’s action
January 22nd, 2011 - 7:44 pm ICT by ANI
Bangalore, Jan 22 (ANI): Backing Karnataka Governor H R Bharadwaj for sanctioning prosecution of Chief Minister B S Yeddyruppa, Union Law Minister Veerappa Moily on Saturday said corruption and nepotism is on ... Read more...
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Chidambaram says BJP’s Karnataka shutdown call is unacceptable
January 22nd, 2011 - 1:34 pm ICT by ANI
Bangalore, Jan 22 (ANI): Slamming Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its shutdown call in Karnataka to protest against Governor HR Bhardwaj's sanction for prosecution of Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa, Union Home ... Read more...
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If it’s too easy, we are more likely to cheat: Study
November 24th, 2010 - 2:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 24 (ANI): Most of us consider ourselves honest, believing that we wouldn't steal money, or cheat on a test - but what would you do if you found a 100-dollar ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
People behave immorally when situations are ‘favourable’
November 24th, 2010 - 2:22 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Nov 24 (IANS) Many people say they wouldn't cheat in a test, lie on a job application or refuse to help a person in need. But if conditions are tweaked a ... Read more...
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TV star Spencer Pratt arrested in Costa Rica
September 13th, 2010 - 1:33 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Sep 13 (IANS) Reality TV star Spencer Pratt was arrested and later released in Costa Rica for illegal possession of a firearm.
"Costa Rican jail smells like children's tears. And ... Read more...
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Israeli rabbis to issue an edict to clamp down on ‘burka’
July 31st, 2010 - 5:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 31 (ANI): Israeli rabbis are all set to issue an edict to clamp down on the growing number of devout Jewish women wearing 'burka' by declaring the garment an item ... Read more...
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Companies lure auditors to walk slippery road of irregularities
June 15th, 2010 - 3:16 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 15 (IANS) Concern about preserving their reputation can cause auditors to travel on the slippery road of irregularities that ruined not only Enron but auditing firm Arthur Anderson, says a ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
China signals willingness to peacefully resolve border-disputes with India
May 12th, 2010 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
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to work toward maintaining peace and stability on the border until differences
with India are finally resolved.In response to ... Read more...
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Southwest Faces Fine Of $200,000 For Bumping Travelers
April 29th, 2010 - 7:47 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
April 29, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): The American Transportation Department (DOT) articulated on Tuesday that it has assessed passenger grievances and has unearthed numerous cases of Southwest failing to punctually disburse ... Read more...
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Madhuri Gupta was ‘faithful reporter’, but no documents transferred (Lead)
April 29th, 2010 - 5:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Sustained interrogation of Madhuri Gupta, the junior Indian diplomatic official arrested for spying for Pakistan during her posting in Islamabad, has revealed that while she passed on ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Adoption could help Sandra Bullock get over her divorce: Experts
April 29th, 2010 - 5:37 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Apr 29 (ANI): Sandra Bullock's adoption of a baby son could be a 'win-win situation' for both of them, as the timing is perfect for her to heal while ... Read more...
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Victoria Govt. wants Wood’s to play in Australian Masters
April 6th, 2010 - 1:47 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Apr 6 (ANI): The Victorian Government will bid to have Tiger Woods return to Melbourne to play in the Australian Masters this year.Sports Minister James Merlino said Victorians will welcome ... Read more...
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‘Back to best’ Tiger can claim his fifth Augusta Masters title: Torrance
April 2nd, 2010 - 1:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr. 2 (ANI): Notwithstanding golf pundits' forecasts that Tiger Woods will struggle at Augusta next week, former Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance has predicted that the World's no 1 golfer ... Read more...
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Woods off green transgressions won’t overshadow his gains on it: Golf historian
March 18th, 2010 - 3:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar.18 (ANI): A leading golf historian has said Tiger Woods's 'transgressions' off the green won't overshadow his gains, but coverage of them shows how the sport has changed.Woods' return to ... Read more...
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Upstate Representative Eric Massa Decides Not To Seek Re-Election
March 4th, 2010 - 8:45 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Mar 4, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Upstate New York Representative Eric Massa revealed on Wednesday that he would not be seeking re-election and has decided to retire after his term ends this ... Read more...
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Caddie insists he was unaware of Tiger Woods’ transgressions
March 3rd, 2010 - 7:10 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Mar. 3 (ANI): Tiger Woods' caddie for eleven years, Steve Williams, has claimed that he knew nothing about the world's No.1 golfer's "transgressions".The New Zealander insists that he was oblivious ... Read more...
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Anti-drinking ads can spur greater alcohol use
February 26th, 2010 - 2:05 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) Advertising campaigns that use guilt or shame to warn against alcohol abuse can actually have the reverse effect, spurring increased drinking among target audiences, says research.
Instead of the ... Read more...
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Anti-booze adverts ‘raise alcohol use’
February 25th, 2010 - 1:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 25 (ANI): Advertising campaigns that warn against alcohol abuse can actually spur increase in drinking among target audiences, claims a new study.The research from the Indiana University Kelley School of ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama’s take on Tiger Woods’ Buddhism, infidelity
February 22nd, 2010 - 1:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb. 22 (ANI): The Dalai Lama may have never heard of Tiger Woods and his famous "transgressions" but the spiritual leader appears to share similar views on Buddhism and infidelity.Woods, ... Read more...
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Tiger Woods’ Return During Tournament “Selfish”
February 19th, 2010 - 9:01 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Feb 19, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Tiger Woods' decision to emerge from his self imposed hiatus has met with the rage of many of his compatriots, and is being criticized by many ... Read more...
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John Mayer Feels Tiger Woods Problems Are Due To His Married Status
February 4th, 2010 - 8:57 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Feb 4, (THAINDIAN NEWS) If there is anybody who understands Tiger Woods' point of view in sending adult text messages to girls, it appears to be much acclaimed American musician ... Read more...
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Kenny Perry wants Tiger Woods back on the golf court
January 31st, 2010 - 12:13 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Qatar, Jan 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) World Number 13 on the top golfers list - Kenny Perry wants the World Number 1 golfer Tiger Woods to end his self-imposed exile from golf. ... Read more...
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Kenny Perry asks Tiger Woods to end his exile
January 29th, 2010 - 12:33 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Qatar, Jan 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Kenny Perry asked the World Number 1 golfer Tiger Woods to end his self-imposed exile from golf. It may be recalled that Tiger Woods had admitted ... Read more...
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Roger Federer Expresses Support For Tiger Woods
January 17th, 2010 - 9:41 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Jan 17, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Tennis star Roger Federer has expressed his support for troubled golfer Tiger Woods and has added that chances are high that the World No.1 golfer would ... Read more...
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Tiger Woods Reported To Be In Sex Rehab In Arizona
January 13th, 2010 - 9:04 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Arizona, Jan 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The rumor that Tiger Woods is checking into a sex rehab has surfaced once more. Although this time, it has come up with some believable ... Read more...
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