Three drug peddlers nabbed in Uttar Pradesh


LUCKNOW - Three drug peddlers, who supplied drugs in various Indian states, were nabbed with cannabis worth over Rs.40 lakh in Meerut district in Uttar Pradesh, police said Monday. They were arrested late Sunday from Transport Nagar in Meerut district in a joint operation by the district police and the Special Operations Group (SOG). “The .... Source article on Gaea Times at  : Three drug peddlers nabbed in Uttar Pradesh.

Chinese porn sites now shift to English content


BEIJING - Pornographic websites in China have now changed their content from Chinese to English in a bid to avoid being spotted by the country’s internet watchdogs, who “usually focus” on tracking down Chinese websites. The English-language pornographic websites offer door-to-door prostitution services and target foreigners. Many websites post on their home pages that they .... Original source  : Chinese porn sites now shift to English content.

Plot to blow up UK Parliament unearthed


LONDON - Terror suspects were planning to bomb the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament, but the attempt was foiled successfully. The men, arrested in raids at houses in Birmingham, Stoke, Cardiff and London, had already carried out scouting missions. Sources ... Read more »»».

Wen's speech in parliament 'alarm bells' to Pak's enemies: Malik


ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has described Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s speech to the joint sitting of the country’s parliament as a strong message to the enemies of Pakistan. Addressing the media after the speech, Malik said that it reflected the emotional attachment of the Chinese government with the government and people of Pakistan. He .... Original source  : Wen’s speech in parliament ‘alarm bells’ to Pak’s enemies: Malik.

Goa tourism hopes for Japanese boost


PANAJI - Attracting a lot of negative publicity in western Europe and Russia due to a string of high profile sex crimes against foreign tourists, Goa is now looking at Japan to expand its tourism base. A state level delegation led by Tourism Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar and director of Goa Tourism Swapnil Naik returned from ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Goa tourism hopes for Japanese boost.

Tatas now acquire British Salt for $144.6 million


MUMBAI - Now half of Britain will be using Tata salt. The group has acquired the dominant salt-maker company which has the 50 percent share of the British market. Tata Chemicals’s UK subsidiary Brunner Mond has signed a deal to acquire British Salt Limited for $144.6 million (93 million pound), the company announced Monday. ... Read more »»».

Survey Reveals Over Three Quarters of Employees Have Stolen From Workplace


LONDON, December 20, 2010 - 76% of employees have stolen from their place of work according to a recent survey conducted by office design company Maris Interiors. Men are particularly light-fingered, with an astonishing 82% admitting to helping themselves, compared to 71% of women surveyed. The stationery cupboard was hardest hit, with pens (60%) .... Source  : Survey Reveals Over Three Quarters of Employees Have Stolen From Workplace.

Judge Sen's case with enlightened reason: Academicians


NEW DELHI - Expressing shock at the Chhattisgarh court’s judgment on rights activist and doctor Binayak Sen, academicians across the country and abroad issued a statement Monday condemning the life sentence and said that his case must be judged with “enlightened reason”. Raipur district and sessions court Dec 24 sentenced Sen to life imprisonment .... Source article on Gaea Times at  : Judge Sen’s case with enlightened reason: Academicians.

Three Maoists held in Orissa with weapons


BHUBANESWAR - Three Maoist guerrillas were arrested in Orissas Mayurbhanj district early Monday, police said. The rebels in the age group of 20-25 years were arrested from Suliapada area after police acted on a tip-off by a source, superintendent of police Dayal Gangwar told IANS, adding that a locally-made gun and 21 gelatin sticks were ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Three Maoists held in Orissa with weapons.

'Shun Diary Products' Myth Busted


KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — This might surprise the whole lot of nutritionists who advice people to reduce or prevent the intake of too much whole milk, cheese or other sources of animal fat. A recent study published in Annals of Internal Medicine has claimed that people consumption of lots of full-fat diary products may ... Original article on : ‘Shun Diary Products’ Myth Busted.

IGNOU starts online training programme for teachers


NEW DELHI - The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started an online capacity development programme for teachers covering topics like evaluation of assignments, development of study skills and usage of new technologies for student support. The programme is called the Academic Counsellor’s Training-Online (ACT-Online). “Grounded both in theory and practice of Open Distance ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : IGNOU starts online training programme for teachers.

PM stresses on food security, education


NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday that his government was determined to formulate a national food security act to ensure that no citizen goes hungry and also stressed on implementing the Right To Education (RTE) Act. “We want that no citizen of our country must sleep hungry. We are determined about the ... Read more »»».

Bollywood wishes more blockbusters for Salman on 45th b'day


NEW DELHI - Bollywood’s Dabangg star Salman Khan, who is celebrating his 45th birthday in Dubai Monday, has been wished many more blockbusters and lots of happiness by his friends from tinsel town. Some actors took to micro-blogging site Twitter to wish Salman, who gave the highest grosser of 2010 with Dabangg: Sonakshi Sinha: ... Read more >>.

Hurley begs Nayar for forgiveness


LONDON - After finding that Shane Warne who she had begun dating was two-timing her, a humiliated Elizabeth Hurley is begging estranged Indian husband Arun Nayar not to divorce her. The 45-year-old Liz appears to have changed her mind on the Indian textile tycoon after a disastrous fling with Warne, the famed Aussie cricketer known ... Read : Hurley begs Nayar for forgiveness.

Worm sticks between woman's cornea and iris in Bihar


NALANDA - In an unusual case a worm got stuck between a woman’s cornea and the iris of her right eye in Bihar’s Nalanda District.adha Devi, a 20 year-old patient, got operated on Saturday at nearby charitable hospital in the region and is out of danger now. She felt irritation in her right eye ten days ... Read more >>>.

Abu Bakar Bashir Undergone Cataract Surgery


NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — Abu Bakar Bashir, Indonesia’s best-known radical cleric has undergone cataract surgery as he awaits trial on terrorism charges. Lawyer Achmad Michdan says the 72-year-old Bashir started complaining about deteriorating vision in his left eye soon after his arrest in August. He says Bashir, who has been jailed since his arrest, was .... Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sony Ericsson Reveals New Xperia Mobile Phones


NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — Sony Ericsson is going to roll out several new Xperia mobile devices. They will be introduced at the Mobile World Congress expo. The press invitation of the company suggests the meeting of new members of the Xperia family. It is suggested that the Xperia X12 will be among new mobile devices .... Original article on Gaea Times at  : Sony Ericsson Reveals New Xperia Mobile Phones.

Macintosh Computers Awaiting A Revamp?


CUPERTINO (GaeaTimes.com)-The Apple fans are expecting that a new version of the iPad is going to be launched early next year. The buzz is getting stronger with time but Apple as usual has remained mum on the issue. It could be a possibility considering the fact that rivals like Samsung Galaxy Tab are ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Macintosh Computers Awaiting A Revamp?.

Goop Pop


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Mary Autumn Dress Up


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Texting before going to bed 'affects sleep, mood'


WASHINGTON - It may be time for you to put you cellphone aside before going to bed for it might affect your sleep and moods, according to a new study. Text messaging and other electronic communication media were linked to excessive movement during [..] Read the original article: here.

Himachal to launch free ambulance service


SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh will launch a free ambulance service this week to provide timely medical aid to its residents during emergencies, Health Minister Rajeev Bindal said here Monday. The Atal Swasthya Sewa named after former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee would be launched on his birthday (Dec 25) initially in Shimla, Hamirpur, Sirmaur, Solan, ... Original article on : Himachal to launch free ambulance service.

Phadia Allergy and Autoimmunity Products Commercially Approved in India


UPPSALA, Sweden, December 20, 2010 - Import, sales and distribution of Phadia's allergy, asthma and autoimmunity diagnostics products, including ImmunoCAP and EliA, have been commercially approved by the Indian authorities. (Logo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20101208/425503 ) Following official approval, Phadia will begin marketing a broad portfolio of diagnostic products to major commercial laboratories, hospitals and .... Source article  : Phadia Allergy and Autoimmunity Products Commercially Approved in India.

After raid, Dabur Nepal dragged to court


KATHMANDU - Misfortunes contained to rain down on Indian multinational Dabur Indias independent group company in Nepal, with a public interest litigation dragging it to Supreme Court Monday, just a week after its godown was raided by state vigilance bodies. Supreme Court judge Bharat Upreti was Monday scheduled to hear a petition asking for Dabur ... Read more : After raid, Dabur Nepal dragged to court.

Assange's lawyers mad over leaked report detailing his rape charges


NEW YORK - WikiLeaks boss Julian Assange’s lawyers and supporters are furious over someone leaking the confidential police report detailing graphic rape allegations against him. According to the Australian newspaper, Assange’s Swedish lawyer, Bjorn Hurtig, plans to lodge a formal complaint and demand that Swedish cops investigate how such sensitive material was leaked. “I do not know ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Assange’s lawyers mad over leaked report detailing his rape charges.

Mueller Industries, Inc. To Receive $10.5 Million in Settlement of Its Lawsuit Against Peter Berkman and Jeffrey Berkman


MEMPHIS, Tennessee, December 20, 2010 - Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI). Peter Berkman and Jeffrey Berkman have agreed to pay Mueller Industries, Inc. $7.5 million in cash, an additional $3 million within 5 years, and other monetary consideration whose value is yet to be determined. The lawsuit asserted various claims against the Berkmans, including breach ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Mueller Industries, Inc. To Receive $10.5 Million in Settlement of Its Lawsuit Against Peter Berkman and Jeffrey Berkman.

Meet the dog that can understand more than 1000 words!


LONDON - Ever wonder if your pet dog can understand what you are saying? Well chances are it might, and to prove it, is a pet border collie that can understand more than 1000 words. According to psychologists Alliston Reid and John Pilley, Chaser, the border collie, has managed to learn made up names of 1,022 .... Read the original article  : here.

Chidambaram flayed over leakage of letter to Buddhadeb (Lead, Changing dateline)


KOLKATA - The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Monday said Home Minister P. Chidambaram should explain how the media came to know about his letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya while he got it three days later. “This is a strange way of communication between the union home minister and the chief minister .... Original source  : Chidambaram flayed over leakage of letter to Buddhadeb (Lead, Changing dateline).

Congress-DMK ties strong, says Karunanidhi


CHENNAI - Calling the summoning of former communications minister A. Raja by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as a “routine” affair, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi said Monday that the CBI probe into Raja’s affairs won’t hit Congress-DMK ties. “It is strong. You cannot cut it,” the DMK chief said, when reporters asked ... Read more : Congress-DMK ties strong, says Karunanidhi.

SunPower Completes Sale of 44-Megawatt Montalto di Castro Solar Park


SAN JOSE, California, December 27, 2010 - SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq: SPWRA, SPWRB) today announced that it has completed the sale of its 44-megawatt (MW) Montalto di Castro solar park to a consortium of international investors that include MetLife, Fondo PPP Italia (managed by Fondaco SGR S.p.A and advised by Equiter S.p.A) and Voigt & Collegen (with its funds .... Source article on Gaea Times at  : SunPower Completes Sale of 44-Megawatt Montalto di Castro Solar Park.

Ukraine Strives for a Breakthrough in Countering Corruption


KIEV, Ukraine, December 20, 2010 - The President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych submitted to the Parliament ("Verkhovna Rada") of Ukraine a new draft Law "On Principles of Prevention and Combating Corruption in Ukraine". The President repeatedly identified corruption as a vital issue that has been threatening national security and constitution order in Ukraine. The provisions .... Original article  : Ukraine Strives for a Breakthrough in Countering Corruption.

Hindu leaders want law to build Ram temple in Ayodhya


CHANDIGARH - Hindu leaders and members of a city-based NGO Sunday demanded the enactment of a law for constructing a Ram temple at the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid site in Ayodhya. Ayodhya is national pilgrimage centre. Everyone, irrespective of caste, creed and religion, should support the construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya as a mark of respect ... Read more »»».

Congress launches frontal attack on 'insidious' RSS, BJP


NEW DELHI - Days after the WikiLeaks disclosures of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s take on Hindu terror, the party Sunday went a step further, launching a fierce attack on the RSS, likening the right-wing group to Nazis for its “hatred” of Muslims and also called for a probe into its terror links. BJP leader L.K. ... Read more »»».

Patel blames heavy fog for flight delays


MUMBAI/NEW DELHI - Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel Monday blamed the heavy fog over the national capital for flight delays and said that the authorities had managed to handle the situation well. He said that the delays were due to the heavy fog which decreased the visibility below 50 metres, as a result of which ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Patel blames heavy fog for flight delays.

Scientists identify proteins that can check 130 illnesses


LONDON - Scientists have identified hundreds of brain-related proteins, faults in which cause 130 illnesses including Alzheimer’s and autism. The breakthrough could greatly speed the development of new drugs for degenerative and psychiatric illnesses as well as allowing better diagnosis. Analysing slivers of brain tissue Seth Grant and colleagues at the Edinburgh University identified .... Original article  : Scientists identify proteins that can check 130 illnesses.

Bank Of America Denies Services To Wikileaks, New DDOS Wave incoming?


The Bank of America has announced today that it will stop handling payments for Wikileaks. This news comes in the wake of the incident after major get ways like Master Card, Pay Pal and Visa denied services to the site and subsequently faced a torrent of DDOS attacks. In a statement the Bank said That his .... Source article  : Bank Of America Denies Services To Wikileaks, New DDOS Wave incoming?.

England coasting to victory in Melbourne Test


SYDNEY - An unbeaten century by Jonathan Trott Monday put England a commanding 346 runs ahead of Australia on the second day of the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The tourists recovered from a shaky start to post 5 for 444 at stumps and put a miracle recovery by the home ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : England coasting to victory in Melbourne Test.

'Tuck Rule' Becomes Charles Woodson's Nightmare


LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- Even after about 9 years, Charles Woodson, cornerback of Green Bay Packers is unable to forget the Tuck Rule that had taken place years ago. Till date he gets nightmares when he recalls the time he had been a player for the Oakland Raiders. The incident was that in a match .... Source  : ‘Tuck Rule’ Becomes Charles Woodson’s Nightmare.

Male Baldness no more a Problem, Stem Cell has an Answer


NEW YORK (Gaeatimes.com) — Men no more have to suffer from baldness stigma as stem cells has an answer to cure baldness. German scientists claim to have grown the world’s first artificial hair follicles from stem cells. This could led to a major stem cell breakthrough that could where stem cells can be used to .... Read the original article  : Male Baldness no more a Problem, Stem Cell has an Answer.

GSX Solutions Recognized at the BlackBerry EMEA Innovation Awards 2010


GENEVA, December 20, 2010 - GSX Solutions today announced that it was recognised at the BlackBerry(R) Alliance Program's EMEA Innovation Awards 2010. Its GSX Monitor was named a finalist in the Delivering Service Excellence category. (Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101220/NY19953 ) GSX Solutions was amongst other finalists judged to have demonstrated excellence in building .... Source article  : GSX Solutions Recognized at the BlackBerry EMEA Innovation Awards 2010.

Top 10 Vacation Destinations for Christmas


KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — With the chilly weather creeping our body, Its already time for the Christmas season to arrive with its abundant joy and excitement. What’s your plan during this Christmas? Are you planning for some adventure and visit the so many unexplored places around you during this festive season? Not a bad idea .... Source article  : Top 10 Vacation Destinations for Christmas.

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