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Jaipur NGO providing prosthetic limbs to Afghan war victims

April 21, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Jaipur, April 21 (ANI): A non-government organisation in Jaipur, Rajasthan, organised a camp where it provided prosthetic limbs, crutches and wheelchairs for Afghan War victims.

English speakers swear once every 140 words

April 14, 2013 at 3:08 PM

London, April 14 (ANI): Around 0.7 per cent of our speech is swear words, with expletives used almost as often as we, us and our, according to a new book on bad language.

Cabinet approves extension of existing container terminal at Visakhapatnam

April 2, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Vishakapatnam, Apr 2 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the project related to extension of the existing container terminal at Visakhapatnam port on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis for a period of 30 years at an estimated cost of Rs. 633.11 crore, subject to necessary clearances, such as security and environmental and forest clearances being obtained.

Life of Pi' leads Oscar pack, spreads Indian flavour (Roundup)

February 25, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 25 (IANS) The Indian flavour was predominant at the 85th Academy Awards, when "Life of Pi", widely shot in India with Indian actors, won the maximum awards, including the best director's trophy for Ang Lee, who not only thanked his Indian crew but also wowed everyone by saying 'Namaste'.

Botox beats steroids in easing painful heels

January 20, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Mexico City, Jan 20 (IANS) Botox could beat steroids in helping faster recovery from plantar fasciitis, the most frequent cause of chronic heel pain, says a new Mexican study.

Foot bill for ODI security: Police asks Himachal cricket association

January 18, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Shimla, Jan 18 (IANS) Ahead of the first international match at the picturesque cricket stadium in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamsala town, a controversy has erupted over providing security during the fifth and final ODI between India and England Jan 27.

Botox better than steroids at treating painful foot condition

January 18, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Washington, January 18 (ANI): Physicians should turn to Botox rather than steroids to offer patients the fastest road to recovery, researchers say.

South Siberian resort offering chance to stay with Yeti

January 15, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Melbourne, January 15 (ANI): The owner of a new Yeti resort in South Siberia claims that visitors will be able to communicate with the monster, the existence of which has not yet been confirmed.

Bionic suit lets paralyzed patients walk again

December 23, 2012 at 3:25 PM

Washington, Dec 23(ANI): Patients paralyzed by spinal cord injuries have started to walk again at a Southern California hospital, thanks to a battery-powered bionic suit.

Mitt Romney finally wins 'gobbledygook' award for speaking 'load of gibberish'!

December 12, 2012 at 4:13 PM

Washington, Dec. 12 (ANI): Lost presidential candidate Mitt Romney is finally a winner - for speaking a load of gibberish.

Jamba Cloud Hyderabad Marathon attracts overwhelming response

November 25, 2012 at 3:25 PM

Hyderabad, Nov.25 (ANI): The Jamba Cloud Hyderabad ten-kilometre-long run organized in Hyderabad on Sunday, attracted an overwhelming response from all age groups, with about 15,000 runners participating in the event.

New York rules out existence of mythical Bigfoot beast

November 21, 2012 at 4:18 PM

New York, Nov 21 (ANI): The state of New York does not believe in Bigfoot, as the Department of Environmental Conservation has politely rejected a citizen's call for the state to develop regulations banning the hunting of the creature also known as Sasquatch.

Body feature women most despise revealed!

October 24, 2012 at 1:11 PM

London, October 24 (ANI): One in five are too ashamed to go barefoot, a new survey has revealed.

Oscar winning actress now broke

October 23, 2012 at 1:19 AM

Los Angeles, Oct 23 (IANS) Oscar winning actress Brenda Fricker says she is now bankrupt after blowing all her savings.

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher dress down for day in at spa

October 21, 2012 at 4:22 PM

London, Oct 21 (ANI): Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher hardly looked like the sexiest woman alive and the richest TV actor as they spent their day together chilling out at a Hollywood spa.

Two-thirds of people choose 'pop music over classical ' for funerals

October 15, 2012 at 4:52 PM

London, October 15 (ANI): Funerals, which were once solemn occasions meant to weep, reflect and mourn, are now being turned into celebrations with a pop song soundtrack, it has been revealed.

Two-thirds of funerals choose 'pop music over classical '

October 15, 2012 at 4:36 PM

London, October 15 (ANI): Funerals, which were once solemn occasions meant to weep, reflect and mourn, are now being turned into celebrations with a pop song soundtrack, it has been revealed.

Virtual foot to help treat injuries and ailments

September 22, 2012 at 5:15 PM

London, September 22 (ANI): Researchers have created an advanced virtual model of the human foot to drive forward improvements in treating serious injuries and illness.

Viral infection hits Himalayan blue sheep in wild

September 20, 2012 at 8:19 AM

Shimla, Sep 20 (IANS) The Himalayan blue sheep or bharal, an important prey of the endangered snow leopard, is under threat in the wild from a highly contagious viral infection in the Spiti Valley, the state's northernmost part that runs parallel to the Tibetan border.

New Indo-Pak visa regime set to enhance, encourage people to people, business contacts

September 8, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Islamabad, Sep.8 (ANI): In a couple of hours from now, India and Pakistan will ink a new bilateral visa agreement that will be markedly and comparatively different to the previous pact.

Lack of arch support in flip-flops may trigger foot problems

July 19, 2012 at 2:16 PM

Washington, July 19 (ANI): Flip-flops may be a fun summer shoe and flats may seem fashionable, but wearing them continuously may cause problems in one's feet, experts have revealed.

Outrage as UK school kids 'given lessons in swear words'

July 14, 2012 at 12:56 PM

London, July 14 (ANI): Parents have been left stunned after their 11-year-old children were asked to grade swear words including f*** and c*** during a class assignment.

51pc US couples dissatisfied with duration of sex

May 26, 2012 at 2:10 PM

London, May 26 (ANI): More than half of American couples feel dissatisfied with the length of time their sexual escapades last, according to a new study.

Godmother of Hollywood comes to rev up Indian Films (With Image)

March 23, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) If unofficial sobriquets could be turned official, Michelle Satter would be called the Godmother of creative cinema. After mentoring some of the greatest minds of cinema like Quentin Tarantino and Darren Aronofsky, she has now set her eyes on India.

Nike unveils Jeremy Lin-themed basketball shoes

February 26, 2012 at 12:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Nike seems to be making the most of Jeremy Lin's rise to worldwide fame as it brings out new Jeremy Lin-themed shoes.

Brandon Jacobs taunts Gisele Bundchen over four-letter Super Bowl rant

February 9, 2012 at 8:21 PM

London, Feb 9 (ANI): Gisele Bundchen, who has become "the most hated woman in Boston" after her four-letter Super Bowl rant, has been offered some advice by one of New York's Super Bowl winners about how to be magnanimous in the face of defeat.

Gisele Bundchen slammed by Bostonians over Super Bowl comment

February 8, 2012 at 3:53 PM

Washington, Feb 8 (ANI): People of Boston are infuriated with Gisele Bundchen for slamming the New England Patriots team for their defeat at the hands of New York Giants in the Super Bowl.

India providing humanitarian assistance to Libya

January 31, 2012 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs in a press release today informed hat Indian Government is providing additional humanitarian assistance to Libya worth one illion US dollars.

India providing humanitarian assistance to Libya

January 31, 2012 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs in a press release today informed hat Indian Government is providing additional humanitarian assistance to Libya worth one illion US dollars.

Arden launches trendy footwear for men

December 20, 2011 at 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec.20 (ANI): After selling its shoes to leading brands across the UK and Europe, India's first designer footwear brand Arden launched its new range of luxury handmade footwear collection for men.

Loch Ness monster, Abominable Snowman might actually exist: experts

July 13, 2011 at 1:24 PM

London, July 13 (ANI): Experts in marine life have claimed that monsters, such as the Loch Ness monster and the Abominable Snowman, which have been sighted in records, might actually exist in reality.

Foot long, 7-ounce heavy 'world's smallest dinosaur' unearthed

June 11, 2011 at 2:05 PM

Washington, June 11 (ANI): British paleontologists have unearthed the world's smallest non-avian dinosaur, measuring about a foot in length and weighing just seven ounces.

Heart disease killed mummified ex-Playboy playmate Yvette Vickers

May 15, 2011 at 5:56 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office has revealed that actress Yvette Vickers whose mummified body was discovered in her home late last month, had died of heart disease.

Ex-Arsenal star says he had unknown injections under Wenger's supervision

May 12, 2011 at 4:02 PM

London, May 12(ANI): Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson has claimed that he was often injected with an unknown substance during his stint with the London-based club.

UK's Sheffield FC to sell 1858 football rules to net millions

May 1, 2011 at 2:22 PM

London, May 1 (ANI): A pamphlet outlining the rules of club football is expected to fetch up to 1.2 million pounds at auction for Sheffield FC, the world's oldest football club.

Bunion deformity more common in women, elderly: Study

February 24, 2011 at 5:24 PM

Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): A UK population-based study has found that bunion deformity, or hallux valgus, occurs more frequently in women and older individuals.

What your legs say about your heart health

February 18, 2011 at 11:40 AM

Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): When it comes to heart health, you shouldn't ignore your legs, say experts.

Mckay joins list of injured Australian bowlers to miss 2011 World Cup

January 13, 2011 at 12:19 PM

Melbourne, Jan 13 (ANI): Foot injury to Australian fast bowler Clint Mckay will keep him out of the game for at least 10 weeks, which means he will miss the World Cup.

Foot injury stops Serena Williams in her tennis tracks till April 2011

December 16, 2010 at 5:14 PM

London, Dec. 16 (ANI): Serena Williams may not play again until next April because of her mysterious foot injury.

Foot disorders may be hereditary, indicates research

November 8, 2010 at 12:07 PM

Washington, Nov 08 (ANI): A research has indicated that foot disorders might be passed down from one generation to the next.

Spurs defender brands Rooney as "a dirty prostitute sha**er"

October 30, 2010 at 12:26 PM

London, Oct. 30 (ANI): Spurs defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto has branded Manchester United's star striker Wayne Rooney as "a dirty prostitute sha**er" in the wake of the latter two-timing his wife Coleen while she was pregnant with their child.

Why Ronnie Wood stopped boozing

October 26, 2010 at 1:56 PM

London, Oct 26 (ANI): Wrinkly rock star Ronnie Wood said no to alcohol after he discovered himself turning into grumpy OAP Victor Meldrew.

Lily Allen wins damages over Beckhams, Cole story

October 8, 2010 at 4:14 PM

London, Oct 8 (ANI): Lily Allen has accepted undisclosed damages from So Foot over false claims that she launched a bitter rant about The Beckhams and Cheryl Cole in the French magazine.

Ed Miliband emerges as favourite to be new Labour leader

September 25, 2010 at 11:13 AM

London, Sept.25 (ANI): British Labour Party politician and Member of Parliament for Doncaster North, Ed Miliband, is emerging as the favourite to defeat his brother David Miliband to be elected as Labour leader.

Iraqi nationals learn to make 'Jaipur Foot'

September 23, 2010 at 6:41 PM

Jaipur, Sep. 23 (ANI): A group of four Iraqi nationals learnt the art of making the 'Jaipur Foot', a rubber-based prosthetic leg, at a training camp organized here, in order to treat war victims back home.

Brain training boosts acting skills

August 20, 2010 at 12:51 PM

London, Aug 20 (ANI): Daniel Day-Lewis spent months in a wheelchair to prepare for his role in 'My Left Foot'. Similarly, many actors go to extreme lengths to get into their characters. But for actors, who think that all this is too much of hard work, they can use brain training to prepare instead.

Level of depression determines healing rate of wounds among diabetics

August 3, 2010 at 2:08 PM

Washington, Aug 3 (ANI): The way people cope with diabetes-related foot ulcers and their levels of depression, affect how their wound heals or worsens, found a study by a health psychologist at The University of Nottingham.

Fan Andres Iniesta invites Kasabian for 'mad night out in Barcelona'

July 13, 2010 at 3:31 PM

London, July 13 (ANI): Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta has issued an invitation to British Indie Rock band Kasabian to join his team on 'a mad night out in Barcelona'.

Kasabian to celebrate Spain's soccer WC win with Madrid victory party

July 12, 2010 at 1:53 PM

London, July 12 (ANI): Brit rockers Kasabian have promised to throw a huge party and perform an exclusive gig to celebrate Spain's victory at the soccer World Cup.

New surgery shows promise in patients of severe flat foot deformity

July 9, 2010 at 4:34 PM

Washington, July 9 (ANI): New surgery, developed at Hospital for Special Surgery, could improve patient outcomes in individuals with severe adult flat foot deformity, a problem that is increasingly being seen in hospitals across the country.

Fernando Torres thanks Kasabian for helping Spain reach WC final

July 9, 2010 at 1:08 PM

London, July 9 (ANI): Spanish footballer Fernando Torres has thanked British rock band Kasabian for helping Spain get to the World Cup final.

Torres tells Oasis fan Messi that Kasabian can fire Spain to WC glory

July 6, 2010 at 6:30 PM

London, July 6 (ANI): Football stars Fernando Torres and Lionel Messi are betting one another on which band will do better - Kasabian or Oasis.

Surgeons issue warning against cosmetic foot surgery

June 25, 2010 at 5:31 PM

Washington, June 25 (ANI): Surgeons have warned that cosmetic surgery to the feet should never be done, as one could end up with scarring and nerve damage.

Bladed boots 'put footballers at higher injury risk'

June 12, 2010 at 4:41 PM

London, June 12 (ANI): A new research by Scottish experts has warned that soccer star who choose to wear football boots with bladed cleats could be putting themselves at greater risk of injury.

Queen Mother 'was too frugal to buy TV'

May 18, 2010 at 11:10 AM

London, May 17 (ANI): Queen Elizabeth, the late Queen Mother never agreed to buy a television set, and instead chose to use an "antiquated" video recorder to watch horse racing at her Scottish castle, according to a former aide.

Labour Party's support declines to lowest level in last six months

April 25, 2010 at 12:17 PM

London, Apr 25 (ANI): The ruling Labour Party's support is declining to the lowest level in Britain in last six months, giving a fresh blow to the party's election campaign, according to a new ICM poll.

Indian self-help group to provide artificial limbs to war victims in Iraq

March 15, 2010 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (ANI): The famed artificial Jaipur Foot, which has enabled thousands of disabled people restart their lives in the country, is now all set to offer a healing touch to the victims of strife-torn Iraq.

Jaipur NGO to provide artificial limbs to Iraq war victims

March 15, 2010 at 4:26 PM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): A Jaipur non-governmental organization (NGO) has decided to supply the famous 'Jaipur Foot' to around ten thousand Iraqis, who have lost their legs in landmine blasts.

German manufactured Foot-bots have a ball at tech fair

March 3, 2010 at 3:21 PM

London, Mar. 3 (ANI): The team of robots took to the footie field at the world's biggest hi-tech fair in Germany.ccording to The Sun, the four "foot-bots" named Rajesh, Penny, Sheldon and Leonard look like storm troopers but are surprisingly agile and shifted their weight around to allow for proper ball control. he four-some were part of the team that won the Robot Football World Cup in Austria last year.

New book busts urban myths about Hitler, blondes, supermodel eggs

February 24, 2010 at 1:22 PM

London, February 24 (ANI): A new book claims to bust a collection of myths from around the world that are retold in the urban streets and joints.

Foot ulcers dangerous for diabetics

November 26, 2009 at 1:38 PM

Washington, November 26 (ANI): Foot ulcers can be extremely dangerous for diabetes patients, according to a health expert.

Prosthetic legs don't give amputee runners an unfair advantage: Study

November 5, 2009 at 3:41 PM

Washington, Nov 5 (ANI): Amputees who use running-specific prosthetic legs have no performance advantage over counterparts who use their biological legs, according to a new study.

Lily Allen wins payout over Beckham and Cole rant story

October 14, 2009 at 3:41 PM

London, Oct 14 (ANI): Brit singer Lily Allen has won a substantial amount for libel damages from a newspaper that laid claim she had made offensive remarks about David and Victoria Beckham, and Ashley and Cheryl Cole.

Golden jubilee edition of Subroto Cup to commence from October 16

September 24, 2009 at 6:56 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): The golden Jubilee edition of the Subroto Cup Football Tournament 2009 for the junior and sub junior boys section is scheduled to be conducted from October 16 to 26 in New Delhi.

Skateboarding can cause serious foot, ankle injuries

August 27, 2009 at 1:12 PM

Washington, Aug 27 (ANI): The thrill of skateboarding might give rise to severe foot and ankle injuries among kids and young adults, warn experts from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS).

Campers spot UFOs over Lake District

June 16, 2009 at 1:34 PM

London, June 16 (ANI): In yet another incident of UFO sightings in the UK, campers in the Lake District have spotted a string of glowing orbs flying in formation across the night sky.

Ronaldo likely to lose 600K pounds on his UK pad

June 16, 2009 at 11:04 AM

London, June 16 (ANI): Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo could lose 600,000 pounds on his UK pad when he moves from Manchester United to Real Madrid.

Ronaldo cares two hoots if mega move makes him a hate figure

June 14, 2009 at 2:36 PM

Los Angeles (US), June 14 (ANI): Star Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he cares two hoots about those who think his 80 million pound transfer from Manchester United to Real Madrid will make him a hate figure.

Russell Crowe in talks to do a musical

March 31, 2009 at 3:41 PM

Washington, Mar 31 (ANI): Russell Crowe could soon be showcasing his musical talents, for the actor is in talks to do a film where he might be required to hit the high notes.

Shooting in Kashmir was no problem, says director

March 30, 2009 at 9:45 AM

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Director Rahul Dholakia had to shift his 'Lamhaa' shoot out of Jammu and Kashmir over security issues and protests, but 'Sikandar' director Piyush Jha says it's 'an absolutely beautiful place' and he didn't find shooting in the valley a problem at all.

90pct parents swear in front of kids

February 15, 2009 at 1:47 PM

London, Feb 15 (ANI): Nine out of 10 parents swear in front of their kids, according to a new study. he study, conducted by research site youngpoll.com, found that the average child hears their mother or father utter six expletives a week with up to 86 per cent saying they felt their parents' swearing as well as the language of celebrities such as Gordon Ramsay and Jonathan Ross set a bad example.

Wildlife officials rescue a leopard from residential area

January 19, 2009 at 2:33 PM

Anand, Jan 19 (ANI): Wildlife officials in Gujarat's Anand District rescued a leopard after it strayed into a residential building.

'Foot-in-brain' baby's recovery a miracle, says mum

January 15, 2009 at 1:17 PM

London, Jan 15 (ANI): Three-month-old Sam Esquibel, born with a foot in the brain, has been described as a 'miracle baby' after he survived the surgery to remove what was believed to be a tumour.

Foot injury threatens Lee's career

December 29, 2008 at 4:47 PM

Melbourne, Dec 29 (IANS) A stress fracture to woefully out-of-form Australian pacer Brett Lee has put his career in jeopardy.

Bush gets Foot in Mouth award for his abuse of English language!

December 10, 2008 at 12:27 PM

New York, Dec 10 (ANI): United States President George Bush's long, rambling sentences and grammatically incorrect speeches have finally been acknowledged by a British language watchdog group.

Republican National Committee's $180K 'spending' on Palin and family

December 7, 2008 at 8:12 PM

Washington, December 7 (ANI): Sarah Palin's salons and spas expenses, including 350 dollars at Escape Skin Care and Day Spa in New York, have surfaced as the latest bills paid from the Republican National Committee's account during the Presidential campaign, according to reports.

Lupe: A Swiss-Indian exhibition that blends stories with art

December 3, 2008 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Storytelling is a form of art. And, in times of terror, offers a healing touch. The tradition of storytelling, often described as the root of all formats of expression is fast becoming a separate genre of popular literature-art with contemporary artists borrowing from the tradition to create comic book or animation art.

UK does not have right type of force to counter Mumbai-style terror attack: Expert Home

November 30, 2008 at 10:21 AM

London, Nov.30 (ANI): A former SAS officer has warned that Britain is not in a position to counter a terrorist strike similar to what happened in Mumbai this week, as it does not have the right type of forces to deal with such incidents should they surface.

Foot asleep? Wake up to diabetes!

November 13, 2008 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) If your foot often falls asleep and there are cuts or bruises on them that cause no sensation, brace yourself - it may be a case of diabetic foot.

US company to invest Rs.5 bn in Punjab vaccine plant

November 4, 2008 at 8:58 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 4 (IANS) Notwithstanding the global economic meltdown, US-based animal health pharmaceutical company Merial Tuesday signed an agreement with the Punjab government to set up a Rs.5 billion ($100 million) Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine manufacturing project.

Foot pain could be a warning sign of diabetes

October 26, 2008 at 11:52 AM

Washington, Oct 26 (ANI): Burning, tingling or numbness in the feet and toes could be the first symptoms of diabetes, according to physicians with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

High heels leave you low on health and wealth

October 6, 2008 at 8:26 PM

London, Oct 1 (IANS) High heels eventually leave women down at the heel, a new study says.

High heels leave you low on health and wealth

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Oct 1 (IANS) High heels eventually leave women down at the heel, a new study says.

Bringing diabetes to light

September 24, 2008 at 12:00 AM

There is a growing consensus to raise awareness about diabetes in the 50 days leading up to World Diabetes Day on November 14, 2008. The International Diabetes Federation

Buckingham Palace guards' bearskin helmets may soon be history

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, September 1 (ANI): The British Government is reportedly mulling doing away with the traditional bearskin helmets worn by guardsmen on duty at Buckingham Palace.

Foot spas named 'Most Useless Gadget

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Aug 1 (ANI): Foot spas have been named as the most useless gadget pushing the bread maker to the second spot to walk away with the 'crown', says a new survey.

Almost 2/3rd UK voters think Gordon Brown is a "liability"

June 27, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, June 27 (ANI): More than 60 percent of UK voters think that Prime Minister Gordon Brown is an electoral `liability'.

The killer FMD: Apthovirus

August 6, 2007 at 1:01 AM

The Foot and Mouth disease has again killed hundreds of cattle in Surray where the outbreak has been confirmed not because of the killer strain but because of the protective measures taken. The 2001 outbreak in Britain...

FMD fear hauls UK once again

August 4, 2007 at 1:01 AM

Animals of a farm in UK have been found affected with the deadly disease FMD (foot and mouth disease). At the news aired UK government has restricted the movement of the livestock to anywhere without a license. A meeting of COBRA a