Punjab jail inmate commits suicide, probe on
SANGRUR - An inmate of the Sangrur district jail committed suicide by hanging himself from the grills of the window of his barrack, police said Thursday. Kamaljit, who killed himself Wednesday night, was accused of killing his father over a property dispute and was arrested Dec 13. He was in his late 30s. We have [..] Read the original article: here.
Ex-Israeli president convicted of rape
TEL AVIV - Former Israeli President Moshe Katsav has been convited by a court here on two counts of rape. Katsav was convicted Thursday of raping an employee when he was a Cabinet minister. It is the most serious criminal charge ever brought against a high-ranking official and ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Ex-Israeli president convicted of rape.
Govt. will take more steps to check price rise: Mukherjee
NEW DELHI - Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, expressing his concern over food inflation, which accelerated to a ten-week high in mid-December on rising prices of vegetables, on Thursday said the government will take more steps to check price rise. “We are looking into it. So far as onion is concerned we have taken care of .... Source : Gaea News Network.
US alarmed at thousands of Taliban, rebels missing in Pakistan
WASHINGTON - The US is alarmed over reports that thousands of captured Taliban insurgents and political separatists have disappeared into the hands of Pakistan’s police and security forces, and that some may have been tortured or killed. According to the New York Times, a State Department report presented to the Congress last month had urged .... Original source : US alarmed at thousands of Taliban, rebels missing in Pakistan.
Almonds 'could help prevent diabetes, heart disease'
LONDON - A new study - conducted at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - has suggested that eating almonds could help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Scientists discovered that including the nuts into our diets could help treat type 2 diabetes. As well as combating the condition, linked to obesity and physical .... Original source : Almonds ‘could help prevent diabetes, heart disease’.
Why unsafe Delhi schools not demolished, asks rights body
NEW DELHI - The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) has issued a notice to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), asking why there is a delay in demolition of 35 MCD school buildings that have been declared unsafe. This, the commission said, was a violation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act. ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Why unsafe Delhi schools not demolished, asks rights body.
I would love to do a movie in French, says Jolie
WASHINGTON - Angelina Jolie has revealed that she wants to make a film in French. The actress is hoping to perfect her French in 2011, so she can make a movie in her late mother’s native tongue. Jolie’s mum Marcheline Bertrand hailed from France and Jolie now has a dream to make .... Original article : I would love to do a movie in French, says Jolie.
LG Unleash smarter TV with ST600
LG is coming with yet another smart TV with the ST600. The advanced technology associated with this new device will help you turn a good old TV into a real smart TV at an affordable price. The new LG smart TV is Powered by a BCM7615 CPU, 384MB of Memory and 1GB of Flash, WiFi .... Original article on Gaea Times at : LG Unleash smarter TV with ST600.
Crossroads:2d
A classic adventure game featuring trolls, mighty knights and a mysterious old man! Multiple endings ensure that you will have a different experience every time you play! Play in Full ScreenInstructionArrow keys - move 'Space' interact 'P' Pause game 'R' Return to menu 'Z' Show inventory '0' Mute '+' Increase volume '-' Decrease volumeBrief Instructions for playing Crossroads:2dMovement using ArrowFire using SpacePublisherkcnh
Alcoholism booms in 'dry' Pakistan, as does addiction counseling
ISLAMABAD - Despite being banned in Pakistan, alcohol is easily available across the country, prompting rising alcoholism and a growing trade in clinics trying to treat middle-class patients. Pakistan has been dry for much longer- since 1977- and drinkers risk severe punishment: 80 lashes of the whip under strict Islamic laws, the Guardian reports. But the law ... Original article on : Alcoholism booms in ‘dry’ Pakistan, as does addiction counseling.
Apple slapped with privacy lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO - Apple has been slapped with a lawsuit contending that applications for its iPhone and iPad unlawfully provide unique and personal information about users to advertising networks. The lawsuit against Apple and four other companies that provide apps for its popular devices was filed in San Jose, California Dec 23 but was first .... Source article : Apple slapped with privacy lawsuit.
Yoga 2011 calendars depict cats, dogs and nudes performing asanas
NEVADA - Yoga calendars for 2011 are out and many of these feature dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, and nude women-men demonstrating various yoga asanas (postures). Their names include: Sacred Form Nude Yoga Calendar, The Body as Temple Calendar, Yoga Dogs, Yoga Kittens, Yoga Puppies, Yoga Cats, etc., and some claim to be “inspiring” and “uplifting”. These ... Original article on : Yoga 2011 calendars depict cats, dogs and nudes performing asanas.
Srikrishna report on Telangana to be made public Jan 6
NEW DELHI - The Srikrishna panel report on Telangana had been submitted to the home ministry and would be made public on Jan 6, union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said Thursday. ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Srikrishna report on Telangana to be made public Jan 6.
Teacher Knows Best! Educational Profession Top of the Class for Seeking Best Deals on Car Insurance
LONDON, December 30, 2010 - Teachers are the savviest profession when it comes to looking for the best deal on car insurance, according to new data released by comparison website comparethemarket.com (www.comparethemarket.com/). Over 14% of customers comparing prices on comparethemarket.com listed their profession as education, giving teachers top marks when it comes to looking for .... Original source : Teacher Knows Best! Educational Profession Top of the Class for Seeking Best Deals on Car Insurance.
Goa archbishop quotes from Vedas in pre-New Year address
PANAJI - Goa archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao has quoted extensively from the Sama Veda, an ancient Hindu scripture, in his pre-New Year address to underline the importance of “unity of mankind”. In his address, which was released to the media Thursday, the spiritual leader of the Catholics in Goa, said the genuine development of people ... Read more >>.
China's online population rises to 450 mn
BEIJING - The number of Chinese netizens rose to 450 million by the end of November, up 20.3 percent year on year, an official said Thursday. Wang Chen, head of China’s State Council Information Office, said at a press conference here that around 33.9 percent of the Chinese population has gone online, a ratio above .... Source article on Gaea Times at : China’s online population rises to 450 mn.
Warne urges Aussies to 'make rational judgment calls' to regain No.1 Test spot
SYDNEY - Australia have performed poorly over the past couple of years, and the authorities have to look at the top all the way down and work out what they need to do better, according to leg-spin legend Shane Warne. “After Sydney, there is half a ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Warne urges Aussies to ‘make rational judgment calls’ to regain No.1 Test spot.