Breaking News – Newsletter for February 23, 2011

Even in a crowd, you remain unique

WASHINGTON – It may be the height of paradox, but being part of a crowd is what gives you individuality, according to life scientists.

Biologists Kimberly Pollard and Daniel Blumstein from the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), examined the evolution of individuality by recording alarm-call vocalizations in eight species of rodents in social groups of …. Source article  : Even in a crowd, you remain unique.

Jobless spouse can affect partner’s performance

WASHINGTON – Stresses of an unemployed spouse can hurt the job performance of the partner but ignoring the stresses of a spouse’s job search does not bode well for the employed counterpart’s job productivity or home life, a new research says.

The research examined daily stresses felt by married couples in which one of them …. Original article  : Jobless spouse can affect partner’s performance.

Maoists likely to release abducted Malkangiri collector, engineer in next 48 hours

BHUBANESHWAR – Malkangiri District Collector R Vineel Krishna and junior engineer Pabitra Mohan Majhi are likely to be released by Maoists in the next 48 hours, after Orissa Government conceded to the 14 demands put forward by the rebels.

The Maoists had kidnapped the two government officials on February 16 near Jantapi village in Malkangiri, … Read more : Maoists likely to release abducted Malkangiri collector, engineer in next 48 hours.

Non-violence, proper Internet use key to Kashmir peace: Experts

NEW DELHI – A senior journalist from Kashmir has said that the power of non- violence and modern technologies such as the Internet can be used efficiently to change systems.

Ifthikhar Gilani said that the correct use of these powers (non- violence and Internet) was most visible during the period 2008 to 2010, when unrest in … Original article on : Non-violence, proper Internet use key to Kashmir peace: Experts.

Maruti Suzuki launches diesel version sedan SX4

NEW DELHI – Automobile major Maruti Suzuki, launched the much awaited diesel model of its mid-sized sedan SX4 in New Delhi on Tuesday .

With an average of 21.5 kilometers per litre, the car costs Rupees 7.74 lakh.

Mayank Prateek, Executive Director of Maruti Suzuki India Limited highlighted various plus points of the car and termed … Read more »».

Chinese man dies after three days of continuous Internet gaming

BEIJING – A Chinese man, in his thirties, has died after a three-day online gaming session in which he did not sleep and barely ate.

He slipped into coma and was rushed to a nearby clinic, but he was pronounced dead.

The man had spent more than 1500 US dollars on Internet gaming over the past … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Chinese man dies after three days of continuous Internet gaming.

Shutdown disrupts normal life in Telangana

HYDERABAD – Normal life remained disrupted in the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh on the second day of a 48-hour shutdown called by Telangana groups to demand the introduction of a bill in Parliament for the creation of a separate state.

Schools, colleges, shops and commercial establishments remained closed and public transport largely remained off the [..] Read the original article: here.

MI5 dismissed 7/7 ringleader as Jihadi ‘tourist’, inquest hears

WASHINGTON – British Intelligence outfit MI5 had dismissed the July 7 ringleader as a Jihadi ‘tourist’ when he had travelled to Pakistan in 2003 to attend a terrorist training camp, the inquest into the 2005 attacks on London’s transport system has heard.

Mohammed Sidique Khan was a part of a ’social’ breakfast gathering at Islamabad Airport, …. Source  : MI5 dismissed 7/7 ringleader as Jihadi ‘tourist’, inquest hears.

Enid Blyton’s unseen novel ‘Mr Tumpy’s Caravan’ discovered

LONDON – A previously unseen novel by Enid Blyton has been discovered in a children’s book centre.

‘Mr Tumpy’s Caravan’, an 180-page fantasy story about a caravan with a mind of its own, was located among a collection of manuscripts auctioned by the Blyton family in September last year, reports the Telegraph.

The collection was bought by …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Enid Blyton’s unseen novel ‘Mr Tumpy’s Caravan’ discovered.

Never retired, never stopped dancing, says Birju Maharaj at 74 (Interview)

NEW DELHI – Legendary kathak dancer Birju Maharaj, who is also a musician, choreographer and lyricist, says kathak as a genre is finally receiving the encouragement it should from the government. He also says he never retired and is dancing away even at 74.

“It is slow, but support is finally coming. Young dancers are …. Original article  : Never retired, never stopped dancing, says Birju Maharaj at 74 (Interview).

Pandiani suggests ‘cocky’ Ronaldo ‘would need a dentist’ in Uruguay

LONDON – Veteran Osasuna striker Walter Pandiani has suggested Cristiano Ronaldo would have to see a dentist if the Real Madrid star visited Uruguay.

Pandiani and Ronaldo were involved in a highly publicized altercation earlier this month when the Portugal international allegedly mocked Pandiani’s salary in comparison with his own.

In an interview with a Spanish radio …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Minority status to Jamia Millia

NEW DELHI – The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) has granted minority institution status to Jamia Millia Islamia University.

This will allow Jamia Millia to reserve up to 50 per cent seats for Muslims. It will also be exempted from the quotas for aspirants from the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and the Other … Read more >>>.

Palin gets no vote in recent GOP straw poll

WASHINGTON – Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has not received a single vote in a recent Republican presidential straw poll conducted in Minnesota’s Beltrami County.

Her performance was said to be weaker than American real estate mogul Donald Trump, who got two votes from the 46 delegates voting in the poll, Politico reports.

Two former governors Mike …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Palin gets no vote in recent GOP straw poll.

Rahm Emanuel wins Chicago Mayor bid with over 50 percent votes

WASHINGTON – Rahm Emanuel, the former White House chief of staff, has been elected as the Mayor of Chicago, winning over 50 percent of votes.

With 87 percent of the vote in the Chicago Mayor’s race counted on Tuesday, 51-year-old Emanuel had won 54 percent of votes, avoiding a runoff in April, ABC News reports. …. Read the original article  : Rahm Emanuel wins Chicago Mayor bid with over 50 percent votes.

‘Brit-Indian honeymooner too fragile to stand trial in SA after failed suicide bid’

LONDON – The Brit-Indian millionaire charged with masterminding his wife’s murder during their honeymoon in Cape Town last year has reportedly become too “fragile” to stand trial in South Africa after a failed suicide attempt in London.

Thirty-one-year-old Dewani was released from hospital yesterday after a failed suicide bid from a pills overdose, The Sun [..] Read the original article: here.

US fears for double murder-accused Raymond Davis’ life in Pak prison

LAHORE – U.S. officials believe that Raymond Davis, an American national who murdered two Pakistani citizens in Lahore, is in serious danger – even from the guards at the prison where he now awaits his next court date on February 25.

Davis has confessed to shooting dead Mohammed Fahim and Faizan Haider on January 25, allegedly …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : US fears for double murder-accused Raymond Davis’ life in Pak prison.

Raymond Davis on hunger strike over ’substandard food’ in Pak prison

ISLAMABAD – Raymond Davis, who is facing double murder charges in Pakistan, has gone on a hunger strike in a Lahore prison to protest against “substandard food” being given to him and to press for removing security cameras.

An official said that Davis refused to eat in Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat jail when food was given … Read more »».

Pak Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud’s aide arrested in Karachi

KARACHI – Pakistani police have reportedly arrested five militants, including a close aide of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader Baitullah Mehsud and a Lashkar-e-Jhangvi member, in Karachi.

According to the Daily Times, an Anti Extremists Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested the alleged TTP member and recovered a TT pistol from his possession.

Sindh Police …. Source article  : Pak Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud’s aide arrested in Karachi.

How becoming the President of America is the gateway to a fortune

LONDON – A survey by Wall Street has revealed that becoming the American President means joining an exclusive club – of the rich.

Of the 43 holders of the office, 34 have been millionaires or better, and while some made their fortunes after leaving political office, but others were born into vast wealth.

The analysis also revealed …. Read the original article  : How becoming the President of America is the gateway to a fortune.

From plains to Patalkot, census reaches out to interiors

CHHINDWARA – Ranjana Soni, a teacher and a resident of Tamia, knows that census is about collecting information and data which will help in making development programmes for people.

She knows her enumerator and says “Sahu sahib aaye te and forms mein janakari le kar gaye teh.” (”Mr. Sahu had come and collected the information … Read more : From plains to Patalkot, census reaches out to interiors.