Ragging drives student to suicide in Bihar
PATNA - A first year medical college student hanged himself at his private lodge here after allegedly being harassed by seniors, his family said Thursday. Sunny Kumar, a student of Bihar’s Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), committed suicide late Wednesday after being ragged by seniors. Sunny, in his early 20s, was a resident .... Source : Ragging drives student to suicide in Bihar.
Women in Maoist-affected Bihar village form cooperatives
BARORAH - Women in Barorah village, one of the Maoist-affected areas of Bihar have formed cooperatives to earn their livelihood. Women of the village formed 156 small groups and collected money with which they opened a bank account and started their business. “We thought that we are staying in shanty huts why not make a group and ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Women in Maoist-affected Bihar village form cooperatives.
Dominant CEOs can either build or destroy a company: Study
WASHINGTON - A new study has revealed that dominant CEOs, who are powerful figures in an organization as compared to other members of the top management team, can evoke extreme results for the company. It found that the performance of a firm under a powerful CEO could either be much better than other companies or .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Dominant CEOs can either build or destroy a company: Study.
New Pew Forum Report Projects Global Muslim Population to Increase Approximately 35% in Next 20 Years
But Rate of Growth Expected at Slower Pace than Past Two Decades WASHINGTON, January 27, 2011 - The world's Muslim population is expected to increase by about 35% in the next 20 years, rising from 1.6 billion in 2010 to 2.2 billion by 2030, according to a new, comprehensive report released today by the Pew Research Center's Forum .... Read the original article : here.
Car blast kills four in Russia
Dagestan (Russia), Jan 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) At least four people were killed and six others injured when a blast ripped through a cafe late Wednesday night in Russia’s volatile southern republic of Dagestan, located in the North Caucasus region of Russia, a local hospital’s spokesman said. It was a car bomb that exploded near .... Source article : Car blast kills four in Russia.
Scientists uncover potential 'cure' for type 1 diabetes
WASHINGTON - New findings by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers suggest that type 1 diabetes could be converted to an asymptomatic, non-insulin-dependent disorder by eliminating the actions of a specific hormone. These findings in mice show that insulin becomes completely superfluous and its absence does not cause diabetes or any other abnormality when the actions of ... Original article on : Scientists uncover potential ‘cure’ for type 1 diabetes.
Have resigned, but not under pressure: Deoband vice chancellor
DEOBAND - Drawing flak for his alleged praise of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, Deoband Islamic seminary’s vice chancellor Maulana Mohammad Ghulam Vastanvi Wednesday said he has quit but not under any pressure. He also alleged that it was a “conspiracy” against him. “I have resigned from the post…I don’t want there should be any ... Read more >>.
Robert Redford laments not being asked to star in movies anymore
WASHINGTON - Actor Robert Redford was heard lamenting about the fact that no one asks him to star in movies anymore. Redford, 74, who is the founder of the Sundance Film Festival, said that a lot of people think that he does not want to act anymore when in fact it is what he loves the .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Robert Redford laments not being asked to star in movies anymore.
Soon, you could 'swipe' your iPhone instead of a credit card!
LONDON - There’s plenty you can do with them - play music, send pictures and what not - but soon, you could be using your iPhones for shopping. Barclaycard and the UK’s biggest mobile phone network, Everything Everywhere, which includes Orange and T-mobile, have signed a partnership to bring the system to 40,000 tills. “This is the .... Original article : Soon, you could ’swipe’ your iPhone instead of a credit card!.
Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut
Paris in the Fall... a brutal murder at the Palais Royale. When Nico Collard is invited to interview statesman Pierre Carchon, she finds herself inextricably drawn into a terrifying conspiracy. One of the all-time classic adventures, multi BAFTA-nominated “Broken Sword: Director’s Cut” pitches sassy journalist Nico Collard, and intrepid American George Stobbart into a mysterious journey [...]
Why some people become depressed when they are stressed
WASHINGTON - A new research has explained how stress impacts the brain, which detail why some individuals are predisposed to depression when they experience chronic stress. Researchers from Yamaguchi University in Japan have revealed complex molecular mechanisms associated with chronic stress. “Many individuals exposed to stressful ... Read more >>.
Reverse Liposuction "set to end World Poverty"
LONDON, January 26, 2011 - More than a third of Britons (38 per cent) have said they would sign up for a new weight loss treatment that would see their excess fat siphoned off - and donated to starving people in Africa and the developing world. The findings, from international development charity Practical Action (www.practicalaction.org/fat-of-the-land/fat-of-the-land-video) , ... Read : Reverse Liposuction "set to end World Poverty".
Another petition seeking Karachi handover to Pak Army filed in Supreme Court
QUETTA - Another petition seeking the handing over of Karachi to Pakistan’s Armed Forces has been filed in the Supreme Court’s Lahore registry. Filed by one Rana Ilumddin, the petition stated that Karachi’s security situation was worsening and that was reflecting badly on the country’s economy, the Dawn reported. It had become necessary to call the armed .... Original article : Another petition seeking Karachi handover to Pak Army filed in Supreme Court.
Poll reveals 14 percent would choose pet over spouse in US
NEW YORK - A survey has found that 14 percent of people in US would rather choose their pet over their spouse or partner. The AP-Petside.com poll conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs and Corporate Communications also showed that 84 percent of current pet owners would hold on to their .... Source article : Poll reveals 14 percent would choose pet over spouse in US.
Palestinian negotiators criticize ex-UK PM Blair for 'Israeli bias'
LONDON - Palestinian officials have criticized former British Prime Minister Tony Blair as being too paternalistic and of having a bias towards Israel’s security needs over Palestinian economic needs. They accused Blair, envoy of the Middle East quartet, as seeming “to advocate an apartheid-like approach to dealing with the occupied West Bank”. “The overall tone, without making ... Read more >>>.
Viktor Yanukovych to Attend the 40th World Economic Forum in Davos
KIEV, Ukraine, January 27, 2011 - President of Ukraine will attend the 40th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, on January 27-28. This year's WEF meeting, themed "common rules for new reality", is expected to outline new models of interaction that can contribute to overcoming differences between the centers of the multipolar world, .... Source article : Viktor Yanukovych to Attend the 40th World Economic Forum in Davos.
Fixing eyes on the horizon will make you steady on ship: Study
WASHINGTON - Motion of a ship at sea creates challenges for the body. So sea travellers are often told to look at the horizon to overcome the feelings of instability, but is there any truth in that advice? Now, researchers at the University of Minnesota measured how much people sway on land and at sea ... Read more »»».
Sky Sports football presenter Richard Keys resigns over role in sexism scandal
LONDON - Sky Sports football presenter Richard Keys has resigned from his 500,000 pounds-a-year job over the sexism scandal after admitting that he had behaved in a ‘prehistoric’ way towards women. Keys had earlier made a public apology for his derogatory comments about female Premier League match official Sian Massey and West Ham United executive Karren ... Read : Sky Sports football presenter Richard Keys resigns over role in sexism scandal.
St. Andrews Country Club of Boca Raton Members Improve Golf Swings with America's Best Golf Teachers in Guest Golf Instructor Series
BOCA RATON, Florida, January 26, 2011 - St. Andrews Country Club's 2011 lineup of guest instructors includes Michael Breed, Todd Anderson and Rick Smith each recognized as Golf Digests' highest ranked PGA professionals and world-famous instructors. Guest Golf Instructors will communicate their philosophies to obtaining the perfect golf swing as part of the Guest Golf Instructor Series, an .... Read the original article : St. Andrews Country Club of Boca Raton Members Improve Golf Swings with America's Best Golf Teachers in Guest Golf Instructor Series.
Oracle Insurance Introduces Newest Version of Oracle Insurance Insbridge Rating and Underwriting
Release Enables Mobile Rating ??? Delivering New Convenience and Efficiency to Agents and Addressing Customer Service Needs of Health Insurance Market Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? January 26, 2011 News Facts Oracle today announced the availability of Oracle Insurance Insbridge Rating and Underwriting (www.oracle.com/us/industries/insurance/046643.html) 4.1, an adaptive enterprise solution for rating and underwriting rules management. ... Read : Oracle Insurance Introduces Newest Version of Oracle Insurance Insbridge Rating and Underwriting.