Mosque demolition: Friday prayers held outside police station
NEW DELHI - Around 1,500 people offered Friday prayers outside the Nizamuddin police station in south Delhi amid tight security as they were not allowed to do so at the site of a mosque that was demolished by civic authorities two days earlier, sparking protests. “Friday prayers were held peacefully and nobody was allowed .... Source : Mosque demolition: Friday prayers held outside police station.
Pongal Transport Woes Surface
CHENNAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The festive occasion of Pongal is only a day ahead and the rush for tickets is quite visible. The occasion is celebrated in South Indian states with much gusto and excitement each year. Sadly, for the people who are scrambling for tickets, most of the trains and buses are full. To .... Source : Pongal Transport Woes Surface.
Maharashtra can learn lessons from Narendra Modi: Shiv Sena
MUMBAI - The Shiv Sena Friday lauded Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his state’s industrial growth and for attracting massive investments through the Vibrant Gujarat summit. It also urged the Maharashtra government to learn from the turnaround. In an editorial in the party mouthpiece Saamna, the Sena praised Modi for saving his “doomed” state ... Read more >>.
Mo??t & Chandon Returns to Heritage in New International Advertising Campaign Starring Scarlett Johansson
Campaign by British Photographer Tim Walker Highlights Grandeur and Glamour of the World's Most Loved Champagne PARIS, January 13, 2011 - Mo??t & Chandon today announced a new international advertising campaign featuring Scarlett Johansson, celebrity ambassador for the brand since March 2009. Developed by Paris-based Works Advertisement Agency and shot by renowned British photographer Tim Walker in Fall .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Mo??t & Chandon Returns to Heritage in New International Advertising Campaign Starring Scarlett Johansson.
Unclaimed Maoist literature found, Chhattisgarh begins probe
RAIPUR - A probe was launched Friday into unclaimed cartons of Maoist literature found at the Raipur railway station’s parcel warehouse that has vital details about key Maoist leaders, police said. Railway officials spotted two unclaimed cartons belonging to the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during “a clean-up of old and unclaimed delivery .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Taking more steps every day can keep diabetes at bay
LONDON - A new study has suggested that simply taking more steps every day not only helps ward off obesity but also reduces the risk of diabetes. While previous studies have shown that physical activity reduces body mass index and insulin resistance - an early stage in the development of diabetes - this is the ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Taking more steps every day can keep diabetes at bay.
Bollywood wishes fans on Makar Sankranti
NEW DELHI - Be it Holi, Diwali or Makar Sankranti - the film fraterntiy makes it a point to wish its fans on every occasion. For Sankranti and Pongal, they told fans to enjoy the harvest festival by gorging on gur (jagery) and flying kites. One of my favorite festivals as a child! Loved ... Read more »».
Scorpio 750 GB HDD Launched
SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Western Digital, which is known as one of the leading storage device manufacturers, has unleashed its new Scorpio Black 750GB hard disk drive. The internal hard drive has a 2.5 inch form factor and it is targeted at notebook makers and users. The SATA drive has a 7200 rpm spindle .... Read the original article : here.
Soap Opera Dash(TM)
Fame, love triangles, and drama hit the set of DinerTown in a fantastic new addition to the Dash series. Years of working on her script in Flo’s Diner has finally paid off for Rosie the Regular. She gets her big break to produce her very own soap opera starring Simon the Celebrity. Producing her show, As [...]
Tea, coffee and chocolate milk- best healthy beverages!
WASHINGTON - A new research has described old-school beverages-tea, coffee and low fat or chocolate milk-as the best elixirs for nutrition, health and workout recovery. Research indicates that tea strengthens the body’s immune system, reduces buildup of plaque on arterial walls, and aids in the control and prevention of diabetes. Tea is an antioxidant-rich beverage containing more ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Tea, coffee and chocolate milk- best healthy beverages!.
European eHealth Week 2011: Registration Opens; Strong Support From Leading Hospitals and Associations
Key Stakeholders Make Decisive Leap Towards Europe's Largest eHealth Event (Budapest, Hungary, 10-12 May, 2011) BRUSSELS and BUDAPEST, Hungary, January 13, 2011 - Registration is now open for the eHealth event of the year, eHealth Week 2011, which takes place in Budapest, Hungary on 10-12 May, 2011 (www.ehealthweek.org). The Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : European eHealth Week 2011: Registration Opens; Strong Support From Leading Hospitals and Associations.
Obama urged to press Hu on missing lawyer, jailed activists
BEIJING - Human rights groups Friday urged US President Barack Obama to press his Chinese counterpart, Hu Jintao, over missing lawyer Gao Zhisheng and other jailed activists. “We hope you will seize the opportunity before you - an opportunity nearly all Chinese lack - to confront the Chinese leadership about its profound disrespect for universal ... Read more >>>.
Tamil Nadu to set up more vegetable shops, farmer markets
CHENNAI - The Tamil Nadu government Friday decided to open more vegetable shops and farmer markets to sell vegetables at cheap rates and to ask the central government to re-impose ban on future trading in sugar. At a meeting Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi chaired and Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and other ministers attended, it .... Original article : Tamil Nadu to set up more vegetable shops, farmer markets.
PayFair new CEO to Drive Development of the new European Payment Scheme
Payment Expert Appointed to Drive PayFair's Continued European Expansion LONDON, January 14, 2011 - PayFair, the European payment scheme providing consumers, merchants and banks with next generation electronic payments has announced the appointment of electronic payment expert Stephan Becker as new Chief Executive Officer. With over 20 years' experience, Stephan's initial focus will be to increase PayFair's uptake by ... Original article on : PayFair new CEO to Drive Development of the new European Payment Scheme.
Gulf-based Hindu builds mosque in Kerala
NEW DELHI - A Qatar-based Hindu businessman is constructing a mosque in Kerala with the aim of promoting communal harmony. He claims it will be the first mosque to be built in the state by a Hindu in over 1,200 years. “Construction is going on. The mosque will be ready in two-three months. Over 400 ... Read more : Gulf-based Hindu builds mosque in Kerala.
Earth is twice as dusty as in 19th century
WASHINGTON - If your house seems dustier than usual, it may have nothing to do with your housekeeping skills. The amount of dust in the atmosphere has doubled over the last century, according to a new study, and the dramatic increase is influencing climate and ecology around the world. The study, led by Natalie .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Wrestling coach in US put on paid leave for calling Obama an 'idiot'
WASHINGTON - An Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter has been put on paid leave from his job as a wrestling coach after he insulted President Obama’s intelligence and challenged him to a fight. Jacob Volkmann said that he is under investigation by White ... Read more »»».
2011 Tavistock Cup Adds New Teams
Four clubs will vie for World Golf and Country Club Championship title ORLANDO, Florida, January 13, 2011 - The Tavistock Cup returns to Isleworth Golf & Country Club this spring and will feature four teams for the first time since the tournament's inception. The eighth annual Tavistock Cup, which takes place March 14 and .... Read the original article : 2011 Tavistock Cup Adds New Teams.
ANDTEK Nominated "Preferred Solutions Partner"
The Munich-based Unified Communications Specialist Shows Sophisticated Solutions at the "Cisco Networkers" in London MUNICH, January 13, 2011 - The Munich-based unified communications specialist ANDTEK GmbH is nominated "Preferred Solutions Partner". Only 5 companies in Europe hold this exclusive Cisco partnership; worldwide there are only about 20 companies. Visitors to Cisco Live! and Networkers (taking place in London ... Original source on Gaea Times at : ANDTEK Nominated "Preferred Solutions Partner".