Snow traps cars on the M40 in UK
February 6th, 2012 - 10:35 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Feb 6 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The current snowstorm in Europe is having massive impact on the way of life of many people. For some unfortunate British motorists who found themselves on M40 ... Read more...
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No differences with IAC, we work together: Hazare’s old aides
January 9th, 2012 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Anna Hazare's long-time close aides from Bhrashtrachar Virodhi Jan Andolan Nyas (BVJAN) say they are working along with India Against Corruption (IAC) and while ... Read more...
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TV series about KGB spies to be screened in US
December 18th, 2011 - 12:04 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A period drama inspired by the true story of a US couple who were executed for espionage on behalf of the Soviet Union is being ... Read more...
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Technology killing old joys like letter-writing
December 9th, 2011 - 12:36 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 9 (IANS) The traditional way of life appears to be fast vanishing down the memory lane, thanks to modern technology.According to a British study, things like writing a ... Read more...
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Microsoft Hyderabad gives a hand to less privileged
December 8th, 2011 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Dec 8 (IANS) Microsoft employees at the Hyderabad campus Thursday completed their 11th annual Giving Campaign, during which they partner with NGOs to address social causes and help the ... Read more...
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Jovovich wants to travel with daughter
November 14th, 2011 - 9:16 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 14 (IANS) Actress Milla Jovovich wants to go travelling with her four-year-old daughter Ever Garbo when she will grow up.The 35-year-old thinks that it is important for her ... Read more...
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Winslet grateful for not leading wealthy childhood
October 24th, 2011 - 7:03 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 24 (IANS) Actress Kate Winslet feels "grateful" that she did not have a wealthy childhood because it made her appreciate everything a lot more.The 36-year-old, who has children ... Read more...
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Amjad Ali Khan to teach at Stanford University
October 21st, 2011 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
Chicago, Oct 21 (IANS) Amjad Ali Khan, the sarod maestro, will be teaching for two and half months at Stanford University, according to an announcement from the university.Khan will be ... Read more...
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Anna movement has served its purpose: PM
October 20th, 2011 - 12:26 am ICT by IANS
On Board Air India One, Oct 19 (IANS) Assuring a bill soon for an effective Lokpal, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said the Anna Hazare movement had "served its ... Read more...
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Desecration of holy sites intolerable: Netanyahu
October 9th, 2011 - 10:14 pm ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Oct 9 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged not to tolerate any kind of vandalism directed at any religious site, after dozens of Arab graves were found ... Read more...
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At risk: Delhi bikers with need for speed (Feature)
September 27th, 2011 - 5:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Till some years ago, 23-year-old Jayant Verma was a compulsive thrill seeker and the member of a biking gang in Delhi. Performing dangerous stunts and ... Read more...
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Men not much drawn to grooming products
September 17th, 2011 - 9:05 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 17 (IANS) While there are a lot of personality grooming products available for men in today's market, not too many men seem to be using them in their ... Read more...
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War on terror not over: Tony Blair
September 11th, 2011 - 7:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 11 (IANS) Former British prime minister Tony Blair says that even though "significant blows" have been struck in the war against terror, "it's not over".Blair said it was ... Read more...
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Corruption has become way of life: Jaitley
August 27th, 2011 - 2:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The massive support for Anna Hazare is a "loud and clear" message that people are unhappy with the present dispensation, opposition leader Arun Jaitley ... Read more...
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Amazon tribe missing after drug trafficker attack
August 10th, 2011 - 11:44 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Aug 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Brazilian officials are concerned that an uncontacted tribe living in the Amazon rainforest may have been harmed by armed drug smugglers. Officials say the ... Read more...
Posted in Odd news |
Where children conduct their parents’ marriage (Feature with images)
August 9th, 2011 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
Saputara (Gujarat), Aug 9 (IANS) Among the Bhil tribal community in Gujarat's Dang district, youths very often conduct the marriage of their parents! This is among the many quaint customs ... Read more...
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Interest rate hike won’t curb inflation, says BJP
July 27th, 2011 - 7:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Contending that the interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of India will not help curb inflation, the Bharatiya Janata Party said the government ... Read more...
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Eye test may help to detect Alzheimer’s disease
July 18th, 2011 - 6:54 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Paris, July 18 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Scientists say they are investigating a new simple eye test which promises to provide a way to detect Alzheimer’s disease. The approach has been carried out on ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
All efforts to prevent Mumbai-type attacks: PM
July 14th, 2011 - 9:34 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday said the government "will do everything in its power" to prevent Mumbai-type terrorist attacks.In his statement on arrival here Thursday ... Read more...
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Voluntary blood donation increases in Haryana
June 14th, 2011 - 12:04 am ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, June 13 (IANS) Voluntary blood donation in Haryana has recorded a significant increase - from over 56 percent in 2008 to nearly 91 percent in 2010 of the total ... Read more...
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Jolie prefers guitar to school
June 4th, 2011 - 1:53 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 4 (IANS) Actress Angelina Jolie says she would encourage her six children to learn guitar than to go to school."I do think we live in a different ... Read more...
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Fall in love with environment - the Australian way
April 19th, 2011 - 11:37 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, April 19 (IANS) While nature lovers across the world wish all humans to realise the significance of their natural surroundings, many Australians are turning caring for environment as their ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Who speaks for the Adivasi’s right to the forests?
April 17th, 2011 - 3:09 pm ICT by ANI
By Aloka KujurRanchi, Apr 17 (ANI): Much is at stake for the Adivasis in Jharkhand. Inhabitants of a region heavily forested for hundreds of years and rich in mineral and ore deposits, ... Read more...
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Bruce Springsteen thanks the Asbury Park press
March 31st, 2011 - 10:58 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Neptune, Mar 31 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Bruce Springsteen has thanked the Asbury Park Press for publishing an article on the challenges that faces anti-poverty groups in the wake of the proposed government tax ... Read more...
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Nevada bill to partially ban candles and air fresheners introduced
March 15th, 2011 - 10:52 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Nevada, Mar 15 (THAINIDAN NEWS) Lawmakers in Nevada have introduced a bill that would restrict air fresheners and burning of candles in the state. If the bill is approved it could significantly ... Read more...
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Delhiites go on cyclothon to raise eco-awareness
March 13th, 2011 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Around a hundred people, including students and corporate executives, took part in a cyclothon in the capital Sunday in a run up to the Earth ... Read more...
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Sohan Qadri leaves behind rich legacy in tantrik art (Obituary)
March 5th, 2011 - 6:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Contemporary spiritual artist Sohan Qadri stood apart from the rest of his generation of painters for his devotion to his cause - pursuing the divine ... Read more...
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A northeast musical fest ‘These Hills Called Home’ held in Delhi
March 4th, 2011 - 1:18 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 4 (ANI): That music occupies a special place in the hearts of the people of the northeast was visible at "These Hills Called Home" festival, held recently at the ... Read more...
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Redknapp blames AC Milan skipper Gattuso of using racism card to justify head butt
February 17th, 2011 - 6:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 17 (ANI): Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has blasted claims that his deputy Joe Jordan made a racist attack on AC Milan skipper Gennaro Gattuso, sparking a bitter touchline bust-up ... Read more...
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‘My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding’ star attacked by cousin after a drinking session
February 16th, 2011 - 9:16 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Feb 16 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The star of ‘My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding’ – Paddy Doherty was attacked by his cousin after a drinking session, according to court reports.The 51 years old ... Read more...
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Pope believed ‘priests should be allowed to have sex’
February 7th, 2011 - 1:56 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 7 (ANI): Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, had as a young priest, signed a memorandum suggesting Vatican to relax celibacy rules.He reportedly thought it would attract more people to ... Read more...
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Uncontacted Amazon tribe discovered
February 1st, 2011 - 8:03 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Brasilia, Feb 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Inhabitants of a disconnected tribe in the Amazon rainforest have been captured on camera by BBC.The pictures were taken during the filming of the program, Human Planet. ... Read more...
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Spain’s ‘most aged village’ where no one is younger than 65!
January 31st, 2011 - 5:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 31 (ANI): 70 years is the average age of inhabitants of Spain's 'most aged village,' where the youngest person is 65 years old.The last child was born more than 40 ... Read more...
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It’s tough to impress my dad: Shazahn Padamsee
January 28th, 2011 - 4:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Shazahn Padamsee managed to win praise from director Madhur Bhandarkar and her "Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji" co-star Ajay Devgn, but says it is difficult to impress ... Read more...
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Bristol Palin’s New Boyfriend A Pipe-Line Worker?
January 25th, 2011 - 8:37 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Jan 25, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Bristol Palin is no more single. Yes the single mom and daughter of politician Sarah Palin recently broke out the news that she is indeed seeing ... Read more...
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