14 dead in Guatemala accident
Guatemala City, Jan 9 (IANS/EFE) At least 14 people were killed and over 25 seriously injured when the bus they were travelling in plunged into a ravine in western Guatemala, officials said. The accident took place Saturday between the towns of Tejutla and Concepcion Tutuapa, some 280 km west of the Guatemalan capital. The .... Read the original article : 14 dead in Guatemala accident.
Gabe Zimmerman Killed In Arizona Shooting
TUCSON (GaeaTimes.com)- Known by friends and colleagues as friendly, dedicated and good humored, Gabe Zimmerman, 30, succumbed to the mass killing that took place in Tucson, Arizona. He was one of the six people who lost their lives in the shooting. Gabe Zimmerman, was a dedicated aide and friend of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who ... Read : Gabe Zimmerman Killed In Arizona Shooting.
Not reaching out to NRIs for money: Ahluwalia
NEW DELHI - The Indian government is not reaching out to NRIs for their money but wants them to take more interest in this country, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said here Sunday, adding that overseas Indians should send their children on holidays to discover the land of their origin. The government is .... Source : Not reaching out to NRIs for money: Ahluwalia.
Arizona Shooting Condemned By Politicians
TUCSON (GaeaTimes.com)- Arizona shooting on Saturday morning left 6 people dead and 13 other severely wounded and it included Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Law enforcement officials are of the opinion that Gabrielle Giffords was the main target of the whole rampage. The suspect of the shooting was arrested immediately after the incident and the law .... Source article : Arizona Shooting Condemned By Politicians.
Delhi schools to remain closed till Jan 13
NEW DELHI - The Delhi government Saturday ordered closure of all public and government schools in the city till Jan 13 as a cold wave continued to sweep the national capital, officials said. “Due to extreme cold, all public, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and Delhi Cantonment Board schools ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Delhi schools to remain closed till Jan 13.
Sam Worthington was advised by Russell Crowe on how to handle fame
WASHINGTON - ‘Avatar’ star Sam Worthington has revealed that Russell Crowe taught him how to handle fame. The 34-year-old hunk said that the actor “really helped him out” when he started getting recognised, and Russell told him to always be respectful to his fans. “We Aussie .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Tomorrow's Tablets Surface In CES
LAS VEGAS (GaeaTimes.com)- The CES 2011 is driving the technology and gadget lovers crazy with a plethora of upcoming products and tomorrow’s gadgets surfacing each day. As the tech veterans said the event will witness the unveiling of a huge number of Internet tablets and their predictions have come true. Every major consumer electronics .... Source article : Tomorrow’s Tablets Surface In CES.
Second-hand TV exposure linked to eating disorders
WASHINGTON - For parents anxious about the negative influence of TV on their children, here’s another worry - having friends who watch a lot of TV can be even more damaging to a teen’s body image. A new study suggests that indirect media exposure, i.e. having friends who watch a lot of TV might be .... Source : Second-hand TV exposure linked to eating disorders.
New age art celebrates 50 years of the pill
NEW DELHI - In the age of fast love, multiple relationships and early maturity, the ‘pill’ or the oral contraceptive has become the woman’s most intimate friend. And a first-of its kind art project, featuring works by leading contemporary Indian and international artists will celebrate 50 years of the pill in the capital. The exposition .... Source : New age art celebrates 50 years of the pill.
Migratory birds arrive in Harike Bird Sanctuary
HARIKE - Migratory birds have arrived at the world famous Harike Bird wetland-cum-sanctuary, and are expected to remain till the month of March. They include geese and Siberian cranes. Spread over 100 square miles, the Harike wetland is India’s second largest bird sanctuary and home to rare species of avifauna, pelicans, flamingoes and Siberian cranes that .... Original source : Migratory birds arrive in Harike Bird Sanctuary.
Manmohan Singh proud of Indians community's contribution in Malaysia
NEW DELHI - Talking to a 240-member delegation led by Malaysia’s special envoy for infrastructure Samy Vellu in Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in New Delhi, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh said that he feels very proud when leaders of other countries praise and appreciate the role of Indian communities in their nation-building efforts. He also expressed .... Source : Manmohan Singh proud of Indians community’s contribution in Malaysia.
Haier Reveals the Future of Home Appliances at CES Las Vegas 2011
The world's #1 major home appliances brand showcases internet-connected TV and home appliance products at the world's largest consumer technology event LAS VEGAS, January 8, 2011 - CES Booth #13632 — Haier, the world's #1 major appliances brand, is unveiling its latest home appliances solutions today, with the launch of its latest Net Connect Wi-Fi internet-connected televisions, .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Haier Reveals the Future of Home Appliances at CES Las Vegas 2011.
An escalator to space - not very far away
CHENNAI - The day may not be far away when an elevator attendant asks your preferred destination - low earth orbit (LEO) or geostationary orbit (GSO). Research is fast progressing in advanced countries on designing a space elevator, according to an Indian space expert. “Space scientists and engineers are looking at the possibility of designing ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : An escalator to space - not very far away.
Flower says Anderson, Swann snub by IPL priceless for England
SYDNEY - England coach Andy Flower has said the snubbing by the Indian Premier League (IPL) of fast bowler James Anderson and off-spinner Graeme Swann is a good news for him. Anderson and Swann were unsold in the first round of IPL auction held in Bangalore on Saturday. “The risk ... Read more >>.