New Zealand quake toll rises to 145 (Second Lead)
CHRISTCHURCH - The toll in a devastating quake in New Zealand’s second largest city of Christchurch Saturday rose to 145 and officials feared the number may rise further. “We expect that number to rise,” said Superintendent David Cliff. The number of missing people remains at more than 200, he said. A 6.3 magnitude quake ... Read more »».
Yasin Malik begins fast against detention of youths
SRINAGAR - Yasin Malik, who heads the pro-independence Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), began a day-long fast in Srinagar Saturday morning to protest the arrest of youths by police. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, however, has denied that minors were being detained. As Malik began his fast in the uptown Maisuma locality of the .... Original source : Yasin Malik begins fast against detention of youths.
Sensex slips under rate hike fears, Middle East tensions (Weekly market review)
MUMBAI - It was a bad week for Indian equities markets with investors choosing to offload stocks as another round of monetary tightening by the country’s central bank loomed and oil prices rose as tensions in the Middle East and Libya continued. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) ended .... Read the original article : here.
Exhibitor Bookings Increase for Brand Licensing Central & Eastern Europe
BUDAPEST, Hungary, February 25, 2011 - Advanstar Licensing has confirmed that Performance Brands, IBML and Allsorts Licensing have been added to the roster for Brand Licensing Central & Eastern Europe, taking place at the Corinthia Grand Hotel in Budapest on the 7th and 8th March 2011. Celebrity and sports specialist IBML will be representing ... Read more >>.
Bhutan not to allow anti-India rebels on its soil
GUWAHATI - Bhutans Prime Minister Jigme Y. Thinley Friday said Indian separatists would not be allowed to set up bases and launch hit-and-run guerrilla attacks out of the Himalayan nation. Now there are no militants from Assam in our country and let me assure that we shall not allow any anti-India forces to use our .... Source : Bhutan not to allow anti-India rebels on its soil.
Four more Indian students freed of radio tags in US
WASHINGTON - US authorities have removed radio tags of four more Indian students of the sham Tri Valley University (TVU) in California closed on charges of immigration visa fraud last month. So far radio tags of 11 of the 18 Indian students who were forced to wear the monitor anklets have been removed by the ... Read more : Four more Indian students freed of radio tags in US.
Madonna is a fantastic mother: Kelly Osbourne
LONDON - Singer Kelly Osbourne, who is the new face of Madonna and her daughter Lourdes’ fashion line - Material Girl, seems to be in awe of her, as she thinks Madonna is a fantastic mother. Osbourne, 26, met the mother-of-four after becoming the model for her and 14-year-old daughter’s fashion range. “It completely changed .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Madonna is a fantastic mother: Kelly Osbourne.
Jewel Quest - The Sleepless Star
Join the search for an amazing gem with a fantastic follow-up in the hit jewel-matching experience. On a quest for a magnificent jewel called the Sleepless Star, Percy Pack discovers that it’s stolen from a Native American village by a deceitful collector. Now, he and a beautiful Algonquin named Yellow Feather must travel to exotic locations [...]
One-third HIV cases in age group 15-24: UNICEF report
NEW DELHI - Of the over 33 million HIV-AIDS cases reported worldwide every year, around one-third are adolescents of the age group 15-24 years, revealed a report by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The State of the World’s Children (SOWC) report 2011 was released by UNICEF in the capital Friday. According to UNICEF’s annual flagship ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : One-third HIV cases in age group 15-24: UNICEF report.
Health on the Agenda at Food ingredients Asia-China Trade Show
SHANGHAI, February 25, 2011 - The annual meeting of the Chinese food industry is approaching; Fi Asia-China, Hi Ni China will be held on 21-23 June, heavily focusing on the growing health market in China, and offering thousands of buyers and sellers a place to meet, network and discuss business developments in the country and beyond. ... Read more : Health on the Agenda at Food ingredients Asia-China Trade Show.
US has nearly 11 mn illegal migrants; India major source country
Washington, Feb 26 (IANS/EFE) The US had around 11 million illegal immigrants in January 2010 and India was a major “source country” for them, according to an official report. The document released by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Immigration Statistics, said Mexicans continue to make up 62 percent of the total number. However, .... Read the original article : here.
Rulers and their reigns in Middle East and North Africa
CAIRO - Here is a list of leaders in Middle East and North Africa who have been in power for years: Libya: Ruled by Muammar Gaddafi who came to power in 1969 after a bloodless coup against the then ailing King Idris. Population: About 6.5 million. Bahrain: King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifah has .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Rulers and their reigns in Middle East and North Africa.
TazTag to Unveil the 1st NFC ANDROID Tablet at CeBIT 2011 - Hall 9 Stand B09
RENNES, France, February 26, 2011 - TazTag, the French expert in contactless technologies, confirms its intention to supply the market with a complete range of NFC products and will introduce its latest product, the TazPad, an NFC ANDROID tablet, at CeBIT 2011. The only product of its kind on the market ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : TazTag to Unveil the 1st NFC ANDROID Tablet at CeBIT 2011 - Hall 9 Stand B09.
Everest hero finds incredible religious treasure trove in Nepal
KATHMANDU - In 2004, two years after he climbed Mt Everest for the seventh time, American mountaineering legend Peter Athans took part in a charitable cataract operation project in northern Nepal that changed the lives of nearly 300 beneficiaries. Today, the event has led to a stupendous discovery that, once fully understood, could throw light .... Source : Everest hero finds incredible religious treasure trove in Nepal.
Punjab, Haryana have rains, mercury dips
CHANDIGARH - Various parts of Punjab, Haryana and their joint capital city Chandigarh received light to moderate rainfall Saturday morning, slightly dipping the temperature in this region. The region also witnessed showers late Friday night. However, Met department officials have forecast clear weather and bright sun in the coming days. “We had light to moderate .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Punjab, Haryana have rains, mercury dips.
Fergie writes off Chelsea's Premier League title challenge
LONDON - Sir Alex Ferguson has written off Chelsea’s Premier League title chances, by saying that either his Manchester United side or Arsenal will snare the title. Speaking ahead of the Man U-Chelsea clash at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, Ferguson said: “I think either Arsenal or ourselves will win it.” United, who were crowned English champions for ... Read more >>.
70% of B2B Organisations Feel Telemarketing is Either 'Critical' or 'Very Important' to Their Organisation's Success This Year
BRIGHTON, England, February 25, 2011 - During the last few years much of the UK marketing press has predicted a bleak future for telemarketing (www.ttmc.co.uk/) , suggesting that digital channels provide much cheaper and simpler solutions. However a survey conducted by B2B Marketing and sponsored by The Telemarketing Company has found that 70% of organisations feel telemarketing is .... Original article : 70% of B2B Organisations Feel Telemarketing is Either 'Critical' or 'Very Important' to Their Organisation's Success This Year.