Six injured in Uttar Pradesh building collapse
LUCKNOW - Six people were critically injured Wednesday when a commercial building under construction collapsed in a town in Uttar Pradesh, police said. The accident took place in Kilanagar town in Meerut district when a major portion of the first floor of the commercial building collapsed. “Rescue operations are over now. All the six people .... Original source : Six injured in Uttar Pradesh building collapse.
A photograph and a marriage
LONDON - A British woman rummaging through a box found a 23-year-old photograph in which she was standing next to a boy - and realised that it was her husband whom she had not known then. Stephanie Faulkner and husband James didn’t know each other when the photograph was clicked at a Christmas fair. They ... Read more »».
Metro stuck for 40 minutes near Patel Chowk metro station
NEW DELHI - Services on Delhi Metro’s Jahangirpuri-Gurgaon line were affected for 40 minutes Wednesday after a train got stuck in the tunnel near Patel Chowk station. According to a DMRC official, the incident occurred around 1 p.m. when a fault developed in the train’s traction system. A rescue train was sent to tow ... Original article on : Metro stuck for 40 minutes near Patel Chowk metro station.
Pakistani cop moves court to reclaim ransom paid to Taliban
ISLAMABAD - A policeman has moved the Peshawar High Court against the police department to get back Rs.500,000 that his family paid to the Taliban for his release from captivity. Head Constable Pir Jamal petitioned the court against the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Department for reclaiming the ransom money, Daily Times reported Wednesday. He said .... Source : Pakistani cop moves court to reclaim ransom paid to Taliban.
Haryana to introduce computer education in state colleges
CHANDIGARH - All government colleges in Haryana will run computer education courses to prepare youth from the state for the information technology (IT) industry, a senior official of the states higher education department said Wednesday. Haryanas Department of Higher Education has planned to introduce computer education in 67 government colleges of the state to provide ... Read : Haryana to introduce computer education in state colleges.
Kolkata lines up celebrations to usher in the New Year
KOLKATA - Dancers from around the world gyrating to the choicest selections of the finest DJs, theme parties, vintage wine and lip-smacking food - Kolkata is all set to ring in 2011 with style. The city’s five-star hotels and high-end clubs have lined up events ranging from poolside parties to buffet dinners, serving exotic champagne .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Kolkata lines up celebrations to usher in the New Year.
India's first web TV service to be Launched on 1st Jan
KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — On the eve of new year India will be having its first web YV called Indiavibes. It will be launched by Kochi-based Vibes Visual and Media Private Limited The company founders said We are focused on targeting people and not celebrities. The production hubs will be set up at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai .... Read the original article : India’s first web TV service to be Launched on 1st Jan.
Roads of Rome 2
Travel to the mythical ends of Rome to find a cure for Caesar in a fabulous continuation of the road-building strategy game. Caesar is poisoned and there’s no potion strong enough in the world of mortals to cure him of the affliction. His daughter Julia is in despair but General Victorius believes that the Gods might [...]
How New Year's Eve can be dangerous for your health
WASHINGTON - New Year’s Eve - a time to enjoy - can be dangerous for your health, say experts. Experts at the Loyola University Health System have said that the health hazards of too much revelry include drunk walking, fattening holiday drinks and the surprising ways that alcohol is bad for you. Drunk walking: Research has shown .... Original source : How New Year’s Eve can be dangerous for your health.
Northeast group wants case against Binayak Sen withdrawn
AGARTALA - A rights group from northeast India Wednesday urged the central and Chhattisgarh governments to withdraw the sedition cases against jailed human rights activist Binayak Sen at once to ensure his immediate release. “To stifle the voice of the human rights movement and simultaneous protest against state and non-state sponsored terrorism, Sen has been .... Read the original article : Northeast group wants case against Binayak Sen withdrawn.
Amar Singh: left to fighting for lost causes?
LUCKNOW - Ousted Samajwadi party leader Amar Singh, who for years remained the last word in Mulayam Singh Yadav’s party, appears to be fighting a losing battle as he seeks an independent political identity after a year that saw his ouster from the party whose public face he once was. Having made his way into the ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Amar Singh: left to fighting for lost causes?.
Frutarom Continues Implementing its Rapid Growth Strategy: Acquires the Scandinavian Industrial Spices Savory Activity of Rieber & Son
Rieber & Son Industrial Spices Develops, Produces and Markets Savory Solutions HAIFA, Israel, December 29, 2010 - Frutarom Industries Ltd. (LSE: FRUT, TASE: FRUT, OTC: FRUTF) ("Frutarom") announced today the signing of an agreement to acquire Rieber Industrial Spices Savory activity and its fixed assets ("Rieber") of Rieber & Son ASA from Norway, at the amount of approximately ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Frutarom Continues Implementing its Rapid Growth Strategy: Acquires the Scandinavian Industrial Spices Savory Activity of Rieber & Son.
Woman claims to see Christ's image in her X-ray
LONDON - Christians believe that Jesus Christ lives within all of us — but one woman in the US claims to have photographic evidence. She says she saw in her chest X-ray a clear image of Christ just above her heart. Karen Sigler from Elwood, Indiana, was in hospital Dec 12 with pneumonia when .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Woman claims to see Christ’s image in her X-ray.
Worst of winter over in Britain
LONDON - Britain is set to witness a cold - but normal - start to the new year as the worst of winter is over, forecasters said. After nearly a month of sub-zero temperatures and repeated snowfalls, the southern part of the country Tuesday reached a thawing 11 degrees Celsius. Over the next few .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Ponting to review future with Australian cricket
MELBOURNE - Ricky Ponting will be reviewing his future with Australian cricket after the team lost the fourth Ashes Test by an innings and 157 runs here Wednesday, with England retaining the urn. After Australia lost another chance to win back the Ashes, Ponting was gracious and forthcoming after the defeat that saw England taking ... Original article on : Ponting to review future with Australian cricket.