S.S. Rajamouli pledges to donate organs
September 18th, 2012 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 18 (IANS) Telugu filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli recently pledged to donate his organs.On a recent visit to Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad, the filmmaker was so inspired and moved by ... Read more...
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Seven Iranian aid workers kidnapped in Libya
August 1st, 2012 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
Tripoli, Aug 1 (IANS) A group of seven Iranian aid workers have been kidnapped in Libya's Benghazi city, said an International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) official.The seven men, ... Read more...
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Mystery woman identified, IOA demands investigation
July 29th, 2012 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 29 (IANS) The appearance of a mystery woman in the Indian contingent at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics has infuriated the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), ... Read more...
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69 Anna supporters held in Chennai
July 29th, 2012 - 7:04 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 29 (IANS) Police Sunday arrested 69 Anna Hazare supporters for protesting outside Home Minister P. Chidambaram's house here.The protest coincided with Hazare's indefinite fast against corruption in ... Read more...
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‘Looks may decide whether to trust a person’
May 16th, 2012 - 1:11 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 16 (IANS) Looks more likely decide who we would trust with our money rather than their reputation, says a new study.
Researchers from Britain's University of Warwick Business ... Read more...
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Over one lakh netizens pledge to court arrest to back Anna
December 26th, 2011 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The online campaign of Anna Hazare's 'Jail Bharo Andolan' has received over a lakh registrations within three days of the launch, an India Against ... Read more...
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London Olympics uniforms unveiled
November 23rd, 2011 - 6:51 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 23 (IANS) The 2012 London Olympics organising committee has unveiled the designs of uniforms that will be worn by around 70,000 volunteers, 6,000 committee staff and 4,500 technical ... Read more...
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Commuting long distances bad for health
October 31st, 2011 - 12:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 31 (IANS) Daily long distance commuting seems worthwhile if it is for a better job or house, but it could be bad for your health.New research shows that ... Read more...
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Baby’s ashes at charity shop for 10 months
October 30th, 2011 - 9:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 30 (IANS) A baby's ashes were found among an anonymous donation left on a charity shop's doorstep in the east of England.Anne Chafer, manager of the British Heart ... Read more...
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Suspected militants kill two Muslims at mosque in southern Thailand
September 17th, 2011 - 12:38 am ICT by BNO News
YALA (BNO NEWS) -- Suspected militants shot dead two Muslims and wounded three others during Friday prayers at a mosque in Thailand's restive south, officials said said.The shooting happened at the Anul ... Read more...
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Volunteers, backbone of the movement: Kejriwal
August 28th, 2011 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Describing them as the backbone of the agitation, Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal Sunday had a special word of praise for the over 300 volunteers ... Read more...
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Day 12: Anna is weak, stressed
August 27th, 2011 - 10:45 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Activist Anna Hazare feels "weak and stressed" as his fast for a strong anti-corruption bill entered the 12th day Saturday, said a doctor monitoring ... Read more...
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Hazare fast enters sixth day
August 21st, 2011 - 10:57 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Gandhian activist Anna Hazare's fast for a strong Lokpal bill entered the sixth day here Sunday, with thousands packing the spacious Ramlila ground.Hazare, 74, "is ... Read more...
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Cordon of volunteers fortify Anna’s security
August 20th, 2011 - 7:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Apart from hundreds of policemen deployed at the Ramlila Ground for Anna Hazare's security, there is a ring of India Against Corruption (IAC)volunteers around the ... Read more...
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Cruz feels passionate about children causes
May 25th, 2011 - 6:43 am ICT by IANS
London, May 25 (IANS) Oscar winning actress Penelope Cruz has become more dedicated towards children's charities after becoming a mother herself.Cruz has been passionate about kids' causes and even ... Read more...
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Meetings to raise public awareness on Lokpal Bill in Delhi
May 22nd, 2011 - 12:49 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) In a bid to increase public awareness on the anti-graft Lokpal Bill, the volunteers of pressure group India Against Corruption (IAC) are holding several meetings ... Read more...
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Ex-Miss USA tears up describing how TSA agent sexually assaulted her
April 28th, 2011 - 5:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 28 (ANI): A former Miss USA was filmed weeping as she described her ordeal at the hands of a TSA agent, who she said sexually assaulted her after she refused ... Read more...
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Anna Hazare’s health is fine : Doctors
April 8th, 2011 - 6:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Septuagenarian social activist Anna Hazare whose fast-unto-death against corruption continued for the fourth day Friday is doing fine, doctors who examined him said."Anna is fine ... Read more...
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Out of body experiences are just tricks of a confused mind, say experts
February 18th, 2011 - 2:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 18 (ANI): A new study has revealed that out of body experiences are nothing but tricks of a confused mind.The study was able to 'fool' the brains of volunteers into ... Read more...
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Today is the 114th anniversary of the National PTA founders’ day
February 17th, 2011 - 8:41 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Feb 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Today marks the 114th year since the first official PTA was held.The parent and Teacher Association as its full name is was formed way back on ... Read more...
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Prairie dogs can ‘describe humans’ in their own ‘language’
January 22nd, 2011 - 11:56 am ICT by ANI
London, Jan 22 (ANI): According to scientists, prairie dogs communicate with each other in a unique language of their own and have the ability to describe humans.They have a distinct call for ... Read more...
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Brisbane floods: Oz Foreign Minister Rudd treated for foot injury
January 16th, 2011 - 5:27 pm ICT by ANI
Brisbane (Australia), Jan.16 (ANI): Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd has been treated in hospital for a foot infection after he spent hours helping Brisbane residents during the ongoing flood crisis. Rudd, ... Read more...
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Man or a woman? Our perceptions are decided by sense of touch
January 12th, 2011 - 4:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 12 (ANI): The gender stereotype that all men are tough and all women are soft may have some truth to it after all, says a new study.In the experiment, people ... Read more...
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Why guys look tough and girls tender
January 12th, 2011 - 3:13 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 12 (IANS) There might be some truth in the popular perception that guys are tough and girls tender. People are more likely to judge a gender-neutral face as masculine if ... Read more...
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Want to look younger sans plastic surgery? Here’s what you should do
January 6th, 2011 - 12:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 6 (ANI): Psychologists of the Jena University (Germany) believe they have found the answer to the question: How to look younger without going under the knife - surround yourself by ... Read more...
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Revlon to donate $250K to LA shelter, courtesy Halle Berry
December 28th, 2010 - 4:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 28 (ANI): Revlon bosses have agreed to donate more than 250, 000 dollars to fund renovations at a Los Angeles shelter for domestic abuse victims, thanks to Halle Berry's efforts. ... Read more...
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Our brains have built-in lie detector
December 21st, 2010 - 4:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 21 (IANS) Scientists have discovered a circuit in our brain that lets us predict when someone is about to lie to us.Humans have the ability to imagine what others are ... Read more...
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Part of our brain that tells us when someone lying discovered
December 21st, 2010 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 21 (ANI): Scientists from Oxford University have identified a circuit in our brain that acts as a lie detector.Humans have the ability to imagine what others are thinking and learn ... Read more...
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Former TV host Juan-Carlos Cruz sentenced for planning his wife’s murder
December 14th, 2010 - 10:47 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Maputo, Dec 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Former TV chef host Juan-Carlos Cruz has been sentenced to nine years in jail for hiring two men to kill his wife.However before the two men ... Read more...
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Fear of being envied makes people act more helpfully toward others
December 4th, 2010 - 11:45 am ICT by ANI
London, Dec 4 (ANI): While success is a nice thing to have, it comes with a disadvantage - it makes you worry that the jealous people will try to bring you down.Now ... Read more...
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Fertility doc says Octomom agreed to be “human guinea pig” in study
November 20th, 2010 - 5:02 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 20 (ANI): The fertility expert who implanted 12 embryos into 'Octomom' Nadya Suleman has said that she agreed to be the "human guinea pig" as part of a fertility study.Dr ... Read more...
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Gender stereotypes make women less likely to take financial risks
November 18th, 2010 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 18 (ANI): A new study has stated that gender stereotypes about women actually influence how they make financial decisions, making them more wary of taking risk.Anecdotally, many people believe that ... Read more...
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Kerfye Pierre, Haiti Relief Worker T Mobile Cell Phone Bill Shock, $34,872!
October 16th, 2010 - 3:15 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Oct 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A twenty seven year old employee of FEMA was shocked by her cell phone bill from T Mobile when she returned home to the United States recently. The ... Read more...
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Haiti Volunteer Kerfye Pierre’s $34,872.82 Cell Phone Bill
October 15th, 2010 - 11:16 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Oct 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Kerfye Pierre recently returned from Haiti, where she had been volunteering to help the victims of the aftermath of the horrible earthquake which took place there. Upon her ... Read more...
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Haiti quake relief volunteer Kerfye Pierre shocked to get a cell phone bill of $35,000
October 15th, 2010 - 9:39 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Port-au-Prince, Oct 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) This news is another reason why you should read all the fine prints in the various mobile offers that are been bundled around.A Haiti quake relief volunteer ... Read more...
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