New implant makes blind mice see, gives hope to blind
August 14th, 2012 - 6:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 14 (IANS) A radical new implant has restored vision to blind mice, offering hope to millions of sightless humans.The mice's vision was good enough to distinguish a baby's ... Read more...
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Cole, Fortune tip Manchester United to win EPL
April 11th, 2012 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi, April 11 (IANS) Former Manchester United star striker Andy Cole and midfielder Quinton Fortune have tipped their former side to bag a record 20th English League crown at ... Read more...
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Triple crown for Haria in National Billiards and Snooker
January 17th, 2012 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Jan 17 (IANS) Teen-aged sensation Dhvaj Haria achieved a rare treble when he annexed the sub-junior snooker and the junior billiards crowns Tuesday in addition to sub-junior billiards ... Read more...
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Fan who backed Premier League underdogs lands bet
January 3rd, 2012 - 10:18 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Jan 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) An English Premier League fan could not believe his luck when his highly unlikely predictions came to pass. The Everton fan staked five pounds on ... Read more...
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England hoping to blank India in ODIs too: Bresnan
August 30th, 2011 - 3:05 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 30 (IANS) All-rounder Tim Bresnan says that India being the World champions may be the favourites to win the ODI series but that won't stop England from going ... Read more...
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Canada to issue 10-year visa from mid-July
June 16th, 2011 - 11:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The 10-year Canadian visa for Indians will be available from mid-July this year, a Canadian official said Thursday.In an announcement made last week, the Canadian ... Read more...
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JK Tyre Junior Cup: Another triple for Mohit Aryan
April 17th, 2011 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, April 17 (IANS) While Mohit M Aryan (Wallace Sports) extended his dominance by winning all the three races for a clean sweep, the only girl on the grid, Alisha ... Read more...
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Fulham manager Hughes backs Man U for treble
April 10th, 2011 - 5:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 10(ANI): Fulham manager Mark Hughes reckons that Manchester United can win the Treble this season after watching them defeat his team.United defeated Fulham 2-0 in Saturday's clash at Old ... Read more...
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Ferdinand’s return to boost Man U’s treble title charge
April 1st, 2011 - 2:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 1 (ANI): Manchester United's treble title charge is all set to get a massive lift with sensational return of ace defender Rio Ferdinand back into action.Ferdinand has not played since ... Read more...
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Explorer David Livingstone’s letter reveals he ate elephant
March 31st, 2011 - 3:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 31 (ANI): A letter that describes how famous Scottish explorer David Livingstone killed and ate an elephant during an African expedition has fetched 28,800 pounds at a London auction.The explorer ... Read more...
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Eating fish can reduce blindness risk by half
March 15th, 2011 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 15 (IANS) Eating fish just once or twice a week could reduce the risk of suffering from the most common form of blindness by nearly half.
Research shows ... Read more...
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Man U on course for Treble after beating Arsenal: Rooney
March 14th, 2011 - 2:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 14 (ANI): Ace striker Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United's FA Cup victory over Arsenal is the perfect preparation for Champions League second leg against Marseille tomorrow.The United ace ... Read more...
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Mourinho may return to UK Premier League in 2012
March 12th, 2011 - 2:32 pm ICT by ANI
Madrid (Spain), Mar 12 (ANI): Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is reported to be planning a spectacular return to the Premier League next season.The Special One desperately misses the passion and ... Read more...
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Valencia can be key in reviving Man U’s treble bid
March 11th, 2011 - 5:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 11 (ANI): Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has said that he cannot wait to have Antonio Valencia back to lift the club's Treble bid.The Ecuadorian winger broke an ... Read more...
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Next three weeks crucial for Manchester United’s bid for a second Treble
February 23rd, 2011 - 3:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 23 (ANI): Sir Alex Ferguson has said that six games in the next three weeks will define Manchester United's bid for a second Treble.Ferguson is also confident that ... Read more...
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Injury to Brazil’s Anderson, a huge blow for Man U’s treble trophy hopes
February 22nd, 2011 - 12:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb.22 (ANI): A knee injury to Brazilian mid-fielder Anderson has delivered a huge blow to Manchester United's chances of gunning for three titles in the 2010-11 season.Anderson faces up to two ... Read more...
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Drugs to treat age-related blindness
February 7th, 2011 - 3:17 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) Scientists have come up with new ways to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD) -- the most prevalent type of blindness among the elderly -- after figuring out one ... Read more...
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Earthquake In Hawaii Did Not Cause Any Civic Damage
November 24th, 2010 - 7:54 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Nov 24, (THAINDIAN NEWS) It started with an initial jolt and then the real treble put Hawaii into turbulence. The earthquake that hit Hawaii at 6:34 PM yesterday, shook the ... Read more...
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IDFC targets trebling loans in 5 years
November 14th, 2010 - 8:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The Infrastructure Development Finance Company (IDFC) aims to treble its loans and growth within five years, its managing director and CEO Rajiv Lall said Sunday."We ... Read more...
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Vitamin A pill could protect the sight of millions
October 18th, 2010 - 3:27 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 18 (IANS) A drug based on vitamin A could prevent millions from going blind as they get older, say researchers.The treatment was able to stop the most common cause of ... Read more...
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Man U defender Brown’s future hanging by a thread following Ferguson bust-up
October 9th, 2010 - 2:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 9(ANI): Manchester United defender Wes Brown's future at Old Trafford is reportedly hanging by a thread over his pre-season bust-up with manager Alex Ferguson.Brown reportedly had an argument with ... Read more...
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Defoe scores hat-trick as England beat Bulgaria 4-0
September 4th, 2010 - 4:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 4 (ANI): Striker Jermain Defoe scored a hat-trick as England started their road to recovery after a disappointing World Cup with victory against Bulgaria in their opening Euro 2012 qualifier ... Read more...
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World’s fastest man Usain Bolt is hooked onto darts
September 2nd, 2010 - 6:56 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 2 (ANI): Jamaican sprinter and three-time world and Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt has revealed that he loves darts.Bolt, 24, was at The Sun's Bizarre HQ where he showed his ... Read more...
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Chelsea’s ‘double-winning squad’ can repeat last year’s fantastic season: Ancelotti
August 7th, 2010 - 5:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 7(ANI): Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti reckons that his double-winning squad can deliver another trophy-laden season despite no new signings so far.Ancelotti said that he is going to take it ... Read more...
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Chelsea aims to finally win Champions League this season: Anelka
August 7th, 2010 - 2:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 7(ANI): Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka insists that Champions League glory has become the No. 1 priority at Stamford Bridge."Our aim this season is to finally win the Champions League. ... Read more...
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2010 sees first European World Cup champ outside Europe
July 7th, 2010 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 7 (DPA) The Dutch semi-final victory over Uruguay Tuesday assures Europe of a first World Cup football title at a tournament played outside its territory.
So far no team from the ... Read more...
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Hamilton vows to win his first Formula One hat trick
June 26th, 2010 - 4:56 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 26 (ANI): Ace driver Lewis Hamilton, who will bid for his first Formula One hat-trick on Sunday, has said that he wants his title back.The McLaren racer climbed to ... Read more...
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Iniesta doubtful for Spain’s World Cup debut
June 9th, 2010 - 9:32 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, June 9 (DPA) The Spanish football federation announced Wednesday that Andres Iniesta might miss Spain's World Cup debut against Switzerland on June 16.
Iniesta, 26, pulled a muscle in his right ... Read more...
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Inter Milan eyeing sacked Benitez as replacement for ‘Special One’
June 4th, 2010 - 7:08 pm ICT by ANI
Milan, June 4(ANI): Italian football giants Inter Milan have publicly praised Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez, increasing the possibilities of the sacked Spaniard taking over at the San Siro.Inter Milan President Massimo Moratti ... Read more...
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Capello to hold talks over England ‘handshake agreement’ today
June 1st, 2010 - 12:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 1(ANI): England manager Fabio Capello will hold talks with Club England Chairman Sir Dave Richards today at Wembley to decide his Three Lions future.Capello, who is on Inter Milan's official ... Read more...
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Capello set to discuss England future amidst Inter Milan rumours
May 31st, 2010 - 1:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 31(ANI): England manager Fabio Capello will hold talks with Club England Chairman Sir Dave Richards today to decide his Three Lions future.Capello, who is on Inter Milan's official wanted list, ... Read more...
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Capello’s England future unclear as Inter Milan rumours mount
May 30th, 2010 - 2:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 30(ANI): England manager Fabio Capello's future with the team has been thrown into doubt by his refusal to kill off the suggestion that he will join Inter Milan after the ... Read more...
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Armband doesn’t makes me a special player: Brazil captain Lucio
May 29th, 2010 - 11:50 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 29 (IANS) Brazilian football captain Lucio is the man to channel coach Dunga's will on the pitch in the World Cup in South Africa and to impose on team-mates ... Read more...
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Capello likely to reject Inter Milan’s tempting offer over England
May 27th, 2010 - 2:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 27(ANI): England manager Fabio Capello has indicated that he will reject tempting offers from Inter Milan to honour the remaining two years of his contract with the Football Association (FA).Capello, ... Read more...
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Mourinho’s Chelsea was stronger than Ancelotti’s team: Ferguson
May 23rd, 2010 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 23(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that Jose Mourinho's Chelsea team was stronger than Carlo Ancelotti's historic Double winners."Jose is an intelligent guy. Each time he ... Read more...
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