Learn while you shop at Armani Junior store (With images)
September 8th, 2012 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Ace designer Suneet Verma, who has opened the first Armani Junior store in the country, has a novel idea to cash in on the growing ... Read more...
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‘Ek Tha Tiger’ promises full on entertainment (IANS Preview)
August 13th, 2012 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Wait is over for all Salman Khan fans as the star is coming to cinema halls Wednesday with "Ek Tha Tiger" to celebrate Independence ... Read more...
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Perry dating John Mayer
July 29th, 2012 - 5:19 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 29 (IANS) Singer Katy Perry has reportedly spent two nights with musician John Mayer.She is not just said to be a fan of his song writing ... Read more...
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Every fifth British adult is illiterate: Report
March 29th, 2012 - 8:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 29 (IANS) One in every five adults in Britain is functionally illiterate, or has insufficient reading and writing skills for ordinary practical needs, a report has revealed.It means ... Read more...
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Rajasthan’s ‘Shakespeare’ elated over Nobel chance
October 5th, 2011 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Oct 5 (IANS) Author of folk tales Vijaydan Detha, also called Rajasthan's Shakespeare, is elated that his name is doing the rounds for the Nobel prize for literature this ... Read more...
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Study examines what employers are really looking for in candidates
February 23rd, 2011 - 3:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): A new study from Oklahoma State University reveals the attributes employers find important in a candidate, and how they measure these skills.Researchers conducted a study of more than ... Read more...
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Knitting ‘has a revolutionary effect on pupils’ behaviour’
February 13th, 2011 - 4:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 13 (ANI): A UK school has brought the long-lost art of knitting back to the classroom stating that it has a revolutionary effect.Teachers have said it has improved behaviour, helped ... Read more...
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Kids who regularly text message ‘have better literacy skills’
February 5th, 2011 - 12:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 05 (ANI): Scientists have claimed that children who are fluent at text messaging have better literacy skills than youngsters who do not use mobile phones.Researchers discovered that rather than destroying ... Read more...
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UK school stages marriage of boy, 6, girl, 5, to help pupils write better
November 26th, 2010 - 6:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 26 (ANI): A primary school in Britain staged a marriage between a five-year-old girl and a six-year-old boy with the idea of helping pupils to write better.Staff at Warndon Primary ... Read more...
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British school marries off minors
November 26th, 2010 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 26 (IANS) A primary school in Britain married off a five-year-old girl and six-year-old boy to help them improve their vocabulary by writing about their first-hand experience.The bizarre marriage took ... Read more...
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Harry Potter author JK Rowling named ‘most influential woman in UK’
October 11th, 2010 - 4:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 11 (ANI): Harry Potter author JK Rowling is the most influential woman in the UK, according to leading magazine editors.The writer, who recently donated 10 million pounds to ... Read more...
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Rowling named Britain’s most influential woman
October 11th, 2010 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 11 (IANS) Well-known English author J.K. Rowling has topped a poll of the 100 most influential women in Britain.The "Harry Potter" writer was chosen for her writing skills, tenacity ... Read more...
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Sir Elton, Allen & Sting honoured at BMI song-writing awards
October 6th, 2010 - 4:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 6 (ANI): Sir Elton John, Lily Allen and Sting have been honoured for their song writing skills at an award ceremony held by the Broadcast Music, Inc (BMI).Sting was handed ... Read more...
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Man admits raping, assaulting over 1,000 women
September 29th, 2010 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 29 (IANS) A man in Germany has admitted to raping or sexually assaulting more than 1,000 women by copying a trick from the movie "The Silence of the Lambs".Forty ... Read more...
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Sujoy Ghosh Signs Anjaani Anjaani Writer Advaita Kala
September 17th, 2010 - 9:19 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 17, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Bollywood director Sujoy Ghosh has teamed up with Anjaana Anjaani writer Advaita Kala for his next project titled Kahaani. He has signed the talented actress Vidya Balan ... Read more...
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Eminem forgot how to rap!
September 15th, 2010 - 4:23 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 15 (IANS) American rapper Eminem had to teach himself how to rap again after overcoming an addiction to prescription drugs.
The "We Made You" hitmaker, who sought help for a dependency ... Read more...
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Romit writing a film script for Priyadarshan!
August 23rd, 2010 - 2:56 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 23, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Romit Raj fondly known as Nishikant Kulkarni of Color's, "Thoda Hai Thode Ki Jaroorat hai' is back with his first love. Well!!! Don't get surprised, this ... Read more...
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Movie Review: Peepli Live (2010)
August 14th, 2010 - 1:46 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Peepli (Live)Starring: Omkar Das Manikpuri, Raghuvir Yadav, Malaika Shenoy, Nawazuddin SiddiquiWritten and Directed by Anusha RizviRating: *** ½August 14, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): There is a lingering moment towards the end ... Read more...
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ACT Test Dates Released
June 12th, 2010 - 7:23 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
June 12, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The ACT Test or American College Testing Dates for 2010-2011 are released. The registration will open on July.The aspirants need to concentrate and prepare for ... Read more...
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Traditional art of letter writing ‘dying out’ among kids
May 21st, 2010 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 21 (ANI): A survey has found that the traditional art of letter writing is fast dying out among children, as they turn to email, text messages and social networking ... Read more...
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More students to take DU online exam this year
May 14th, 2010 - 2:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The number of students who will take Delhi University's online exam for environmental studies this year will go up to 3,281, an official said Friday.
According to A.K. ... Read more...
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Enhancing NGOs’ capacity to attract funds
April 9th, 2010 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) With the funding scenario in India becoming more competitive, non-government organisations feel the need to focus on capacity-enhancement in resource mobilisation, communication, governance and financial management -- ... Read more...
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Porn love ruining Katy Perry’s lyrics-writing skills
January 23rd, 2010 - 2:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, January 23 (ANI): Katy Perry seems to be unable to write lyrics, as she is hooked to porn.The revelation was made after producer pal Lukasz Gottwald complained on Twitter about ... Read more...
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Texting helps develop, not damage, kids’ spelling abilities
January 20th, 2010 - 1:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, January 20 (ANI): Worried parents can let out a sigh of relief, for academics have claimed that text messaging, far from destroying kids' writing skills, could be a sign of superior ... Read more...
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‘Beer’, ‘cat’, ‘Hoover’ among the most unusual first words spoken by kids
January 4th, 2010 - 6:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 4 (ANI): 'Beer', 'cat' and 'Hoover' are among the most unusual first words uttered by babies when they learn to speak, a new YouGov survey has revealed.The poll of 1,015 ... Read more...
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Kids who use technology ‘have better writing skills’
December 7th, 2009 - 2:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, December 7 (ANI): Kids who use online technology such as blog, or social networking websites have more confidence in their writing skills, say experts.According to the National Literacy Trust, forms of ... Read more...
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‘Telecom penetration in rural India faces challenges’
November 29th, 2009 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Even as the rural market is growing attractive for India's telecom industry, the operators face several challenges in rural penetration like illiteracy and low revenue per ... Read more...
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Navya writes autobiography
November 10th, 2009 - 2:20 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Navya Nair is writing her autobiography which will be released soon. According to sources, she will share her filmy experiences in the book with her fans. Meanwhile, fans are eagerly waiting for ... Read more...
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First National Day on Writing being celebrated today
October 20th, 2009 - 7:32 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, Oct 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) To honor writing which touches us in all spheres of our life, the U.S. Senate has declared Oct. 20, 2009 the first National Day on ... Read more...
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Veteran journalist Bhargava dies
September 22nd, 2009 - 7:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) G.S. Bhargava, veteran journalist and former principal information officer of the government, died here Tuesday, his family said. He was 85.
During his journalistic career spanning four decades, ... Read more...
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‘Indian teachers still not trained to tackle dyslexia’ (With Image, Sep 5 is Teacher’s Day)
September 5th, 2009 - 1:40 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Until 10 years ago, India was not dealing with learning disabilities like dyslexia in school. While the picture has changed somewhat in Delhi, other ... Read more...
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‘Olave Jeevana Lekkachara’: will appeal to your intellect (Kannada Film Review)
June 14th, 2009 - 7:21 pm ICT by IANS
By R.G. Vijayasarathy
Film: "Olave Jeevana Lekkachara"; Cast: Sreenagara Kitty, Radhika Pandit, Rangayana Raghu, Daisy Bopanna, Neenaasam Aswath; Producer: K. Manju, Mark Balaji; Story-Screenplay-Dialogues-Direction: Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar; Camera; Krishna Kumar Music: Mano Murthy; Rating: ... Read more...
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Book on ‘UG’ my most defining work: Mahesh Bhatt (With Image)
June 11th, 2009 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) He has made almost 50 movies, many of them award-winning ones like "Arth" and "Saransh", but Mumbai-based filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt says his "most defining work" ... Read more...
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Mills & Boon picks Milan Vohra as its first Indian writer
May 2nd, 2009 - 11:43 am ICT by ANI
London, May 2 (ANI): Mills & Boon, the biggest, most breathless romance publisher in the world, has completed its search for fresh literary talent. And its first writer from India is Milan ... Read more...
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Make classrooms more secure, less fearsome, teachers advised
April 22nd, 2009 - 5:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Classrooms should be places where children are not ridiculed despite making mistakes. That was the underlying message of a conference of teachers here, days after the ... Read more...
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