Zoo animals have their own games (Olympic diary)
August 10th, 2012 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 10 (IANS) Not to be outdone by the likes of sprint king Usain Bolt and swimming legend Michael Phelps, animals in the London Zoo have been busy ... Read more...
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Ang Lee praises Suraj Sharma’s work in ‘Life of Pi’ (With Images)
April 27th, 2012 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, April 27 (IANS) Oscar-winning director Ang Lee, who zeroed in on Indian child actor Suraj Sharma as the lead for his forthcoming movie "Life of Pi", says the ... Read more...
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Zoo feeder killed by lion
February 14th, 2012 - 6:33 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Feb 14 (IANS) A 63-year-old man working as a feeder for zoo animals was killed by a female lion in South Africa, police said Tuesday.The man had worked for ... Read more...
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Court summons MCD chief over zoo flooding threat
July 13th, 2011 - 10:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) commissioner to appear before it to explain alleged lapses in a drain pipe ... Read more...
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Wildlife guardians: Adoptions rise at Van Vihar (With Image)
June 22nd, 2011 - 1:13 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, June 22 (IANS) They are not high-profile celebrities, but at least 33 wildlife lovers have adopted animals at the Van Vihar National Park here under their unique guardianship scheme.It ... Read more...
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4 more dead in UP; sunny day brings little relief (Roundup)
January 7th, 2011 - 10:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Friday saw the winter chill claiming four more lives even as a comparatively warmer and sunny day brought smiles back to people's faces in many ... Read more...
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Room heaters, bonfires keep Ranchi’s zoo animals warm
January 7th, 2011 - 4:20 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, Jan 7 (IANS) Room heaters and bonfires are being used to keep Ranchi's zoo animals warm in the bone-chilling cold.The severe cold wave that has already claimed lives of 62 people ... Read more...
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Patna Zoo animals enjoy protein-rich diet to beat wintry chill
January 7th, 2011 - 3:10 pm ICT by ANI
Patna, Jan.7 (ANI): With temperatures dipping across the country, animals in Patna Zoo are being given proteins and mineral in their diet.Ajit Kumar, a veterinary doctor, said it is essential for wild ... Read more...
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Microsoft unveils voice activated Xbox Kinect
November 5th, 2010 - 6:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 5 (IANS) If you are always searching for your remote or running out of batteries, Kinect is just the thing for you as it allows you to play computer games ... Read more...
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Bokaro bats succumb to the heat
April 13th, 2010 - 3:08 pm ICT by IANS
Bokaro, April 13 (IANS) It's not just humans but animals too are affected by the soaring temperature -- and in the steel city of Bokaro, flying bats are most adversely impacted by ... Read more...
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Coolers help zoo animals beat heat
March 19th, 2010 - 3:40 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, March 19 (IANS) Coolers and water sprinklers are being used at Orissa's Nandankanan zoo to protect animals from heat as several towns recorded 35-38 degrees Celsius temperature.
"Coolers have been installed in ... Read more...
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Posh fulfills a dream
November 17th, 2009 - 3:53 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Victoria Beckham's been dreaming of acting in a Hollywood movie for a while now.Looks like It will take off soon in a decent way with the launch of the new movie ... Read more...
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Victoria Beckham gets speaking role in ‘Madagascar 3′
November 16th, 2009 - 2:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 16 (IANS) Former Spice girl Victoria Beckham has landed a speaking role in the next "Madagascar" movie.
The 35-year-old will voice a character in the animated film, which is due ... Read more...
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On Diwali, it’s treat time for Lucknow zoo animals
October 17th, 2009 - 2:00 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Oct 17 (IANS) Animals in the Lucknow zoo enjoyed a Diwali feast Saturday with Kesari Kheer, roasted dry fruits, tandoori chicken, fruit salad, fruit juices and other mouth-watering recipes.
On the occasion ... Read more...
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Lucknow zoo takes up breeding of famed white tigers
August 11th, 2009 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
Lucknow, Aug 11 (ANI): In an attempt to conserve the famous white tigers and increase their numbers, the authorities of the Lucknow zoo have initiated a programme to breed these striped feline ... Read more...
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Jackson’s Neverland ranch to be rebuilt in Vegas?
July 21st, 2009 - 10:59 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 21 (IANS) Pop legend Michael Jackson's sprawling Neverland ranch should be dismantled and rebuilt in Las Vegas as a permanent memorial to the star, according to a planning expert.
Attempts ... Read more...
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Michael Jackson was an excessively lavish spender and a car freak
July 11th, 2009 - 1:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 11 (ANI): While Michael Jackson reportedly died with a debt estimated at around 400 million dollars, it has emerged that the 'King of Pop' enjoyed an excessively lavish lifestyle, ... Read more...
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Dismal conditions at Ludhiana Zoo
June 24th, 2009 - 5:15 pm ICT by ANI
Ludhiana, June 24 (ANI): As the mercury continues to rise, it has become increasingly difficult for animals to beat the heat at the ill-equipped Ludhiana Zoo.The zoo authorities are finding it tough ... Read more...
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Austrian cellar kidnap victim Natascha Kampusch ‘to pose naked for animals’
June 19th, 2009 - 12:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 19 (ANI): Natascha Kampusch, who made headlines around the world when she was able to escape her kidnapper after being held for eight years in a dungeon in Austria, is ... Read more...
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Cause with a ‘Wild’ Twist
April 7th, 2009 - 9:32 am ICT by admin
By Anjali SinghThe cause for animal rights that is finding expression at the Prince of Wales Zoological Gardens in Lucknow is one of a kind. Contrary to the hohallah that animal rights ... Read more...
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You can now adopt your favourite animal in Punjab zoos
February 13th, 2009 - 7:25 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Feb 13 (IANS) Zoo animals could hope for a better future in Punjab with the government Friday announcing a scheme to facilitate their adoption, the state's Forests and Wildlife Minister Tikshan ... Read more...
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Animal welfare body wants action against zoo
June 27th, 2008 - 6:06 pm ICT by IANS
Raipur, June 27 (IANS) Peeved over the death of two spotted deers in a Chhattisgarh zoo after being harassed by visitors, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has sought ... Read more...
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Indian animal rights advocate says zoos are genetic wastelands
June 3rd, 2008 - 6:19 pm ICT by ANI
Canberra, June 3 (ANI): An Indian animal rights advocate has claimed that zoos are just genetic wastelands that have no real point in the modern world.According to a report by Fairfax ... Read more...
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Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch to be auctioned
February 27th, 2008 - 3:29 pm ICT by admin
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San Francisco, Feb 27 (DPA) Former popstar Michael Jackson could lose his California Neverland Ranch next month if he does not settle a $25 million debt by the middle of March, local ... Read more...
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Animals in Lucknow zoo celebrate Diwali
November 14th, 2007 - 10:16 am ICT by admin
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