Friday, February 19, 2010
Maoist strike hits five Bihar districts
PATNA - Normal life was partially hit in five districts of Bihar Wednesday following a strike called by Maoists to denounce the alleged killing of over half a dozen guerrillas.
There was mixed response to the strike in Banka, Bhagalpur, Jamui, Munger and Lakhisarai districts, officials said. Additional Director General of Police U.S. Dutt said the .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Maoist strike hits five Bihar districts.
There was mixed response to the strike in Banka, Bhagalpur, Jamui, Munger and Lakhisarai districts, officials said. Additional Director General of Police U.S. Dutt said the .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Maoist strike hits five Bihar districts.
Oil extends gains above $77 in Asia after surging on signs US economy improving
Oil above $77 amid improving US economy
SINGAPORE - Oil prices extended gains above $77 a barrel Wednesday in Asia after surging the previous day amid expectations a growing U.S. economy will fuel increased crude demand.
Benchmark crude for March delivery was up 50 cents at $77.51 a barrel at late afternoon Singapore time in electronic trading .... Original source : Oil extends gains above $77 in Asia after surging on signs US economy improving.
Benchmark crude for March delivery was up 50 cents at $77.51 a barrel at late afternoon Singapore time in electronic trading .... Original source : Oil extends gains above $77 in Asia after surging on signs US economy improving.
Guerrillas attack police post in Kashmir, flee with arms
SRINAGAR - A group of heavily armed separatist guerrillas attacked a police post in south Kashmir’s Tral town and fled with arms and ammunition after tying up the guards, police said Wednesday.
A senior police officer said that Tuesday night guerrillas overpowered the five policemen manning the post and tied them up inside the camp. The ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Guerrillas attack police post in Kashmir, flee with arms.
A senior police officer said that Tuesday night guerrillas overpowered the five policemen manning the post and tied them up inside the camp. The ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Guerrillas attack police post in Kashmir, flee with arms.
High vitamin D levels 'reduce older adults' risk of heart disease, diabetes'
WASHINGTON - High levels of vitamin D can reduce elderly people’s chances of developing heart disease or diabetes by 43 percent, according to researchers at the University of Warwick.
To reach the conclusion, boffins carried out a systematic literature review of studies examining vitamin D and cardiometabolic disorders. Cardiometabolic disorders include cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes .... Read the original article : here.
To reach the conclusion, boffins carried out a systematic literature review of studies examining vitamin D and cardiometabolic disorders. Cardiometabolic disorders include cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes .... Read the original article : here.
Rs.40 mn spa academy comes up in Kerala
KODUNGALLUR - A Rs.40 million spa academy is all set to open in Kerala’s cultural capital Kodungallur in Trissur district to train students as spa specialists.
The SpaEd academy, the second such institute in Kerala, will open Saturday and provide a new career option to students. It is owned by Spaveda, a spa management company which .... Original article : Rs.40 mn spa academy comes up in Kerala.
The SpaEd academy, the second such institute in Kerala, will open Saturday and provide a new career option to students. It is owned by Spaveda, a spa management company which .... Original article : Rs.40 mn spa academy comes up in Kerala.
Abhishek Rawats hatke choice
February 17, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Abhishek Rawat has become popular as Shekhar of ‘Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo’. The actor is loved by audience due to his intense and serious acting which is not seen much on television these days. May be that’s why his list of favorite is different from usually heard .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Abhishek Rawats hatke choice.
February 17, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Abhishek Rawat has become popular as Shekhar of ‘Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo’. The actor is loved by audience due to his intense and serious acting which is not seen much on television these days. May be that’s why his list of favorite is different from usually heard .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Abhishek Rawats hatke choice.
Israel under pressure after disclosure that Hamas man's assassins used Israeli identities
Israel under pressure over Hamas killing in Dubai
JERUSALEM - Israeli commentators are criticizing the vaunted Mossad spy agency for sloppiness after revelations that the alleged assassins of a Hamas military commander in Dubai used identities of at least seven European-born Israelis. The sharp criticism of Mossad is making it tough for Israel to maintain its silence .... Source : Gaea News Network.
JERUSALEM - Israeli commentators are criticizing the vaunted Mossad spy agency for sloppiness after revelations that the alleged assassins of a Hamas military commander in Dubai used identities of at least seven European-born Israelis. The sharp criticism of Mossad is making it tough for Israel to maintain its silence .... Source : Gaea News Network.
1984 riots: No relief for Sajjan Kumar from high court
NEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court Wednesday adjourned by a day the hearing on Congress leader Sajjan Kumar’s plea seeking anticipatory bail in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots till Thursday.
The Congress leader had challenged a trial court order rejecting his anticipatory bail application. He will now have to appear before a ... Original source on Gaea Times at : 1984 riots: No relief for Sajjan Kumar from high court.
The Congress leader had challenged a trial court order rejecting his anticipatory bail application. He will now have to appear before a ... Original source on Gaea Times at : 1984 riots: No relief for Sajjan Kumar from high court.
Terrorism has increased in Jammu and Kashmir: Chidambaram (Second Lead)
JAMMU - While commending the role of security forces in combating terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, Home Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday admitted that there has been an increase in terrorism-related incidents in the state. Sixty five terrorist incidents have taken place in the state in the first 45 days of this year, Chidambaram said ... Read more »».
JAMMU - While commending the role of security forces in combating terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, Home Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday admitted that there has been an increase in terrorism-related incidents in the state. Sixty five terrorist incidents have taken place in the state in the first 45 days of this year, Chidambaram said ... Read more »».
Sify Launches On-Demand Storage Service in Partnership With Hitachi Data Systems
India's First Information Aware Storage Service
MUMBAI, India, February 17, 2010 - Sify Technologies Limited (NASDAQ Global Markets: SIFY), a
leader in consumer Internet and Enterprise services in India with global
delivery capabilities, announced today the launch of its innovative SLA
driven utility based On-Demand storage service to manage the complete
lifecycle of enterprise information, from its inception to [...]
Brightstar Europe Invests in Business Operations in France and the Benelux BARCELONA, Spain, February 17, 2010 - Brightstar Europe, a joint venture between Tech Data Corporation (Nasdaq: TECD) and Brightstar Corp., today announced they are further investing in their business operations by expanding into France and the Benelux, in line with their pan-European growth strategy. Brightstar Europe's mission is to become the leading distributor for mobile data solutions and services [...]
Brightstar Europe Invests in Business Operations in France and the Benelux BARCELONA, Spain, February 17, 2010 - Brightstar Europe, a joint venture between Tech Data Corporation (Nasdaq: TECD) and Brightstar Corp., today announced they are further investing in their business operations by expanding into France and the Benelux, in line with their pan-European growth strategy. Brightstar Europe's mission is to become the leading distributor for mobile data solutions and services [...]
Iraq's top Shiite cleric urges strong election turnout, does not endorse any coalition
Top cleric urges Iraqis to turn out for March vote
BAGHDAD - Iraq’s top Shiite cleric is urging voters to turn out for parliamentary elections set for March 7 but distances himself from any particular coalition. Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani warned in a statement Wednesday that failure to participate will allow others to achieve “illegitimate goals.” He .... Read the original article : here.
BAGHDAD - Iraq’s top Shiite cleric is urging voters to turn out for parliamentary elections set for March 7 but distances himself from any particular coalition. Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani warned in a statement Wednesday that failure to participate will allow others to achieve “illegitimate goals.” He .... Read the original article : here.
Earth's earliest animals could flex their muscles
SYDNEY - A team of paleontologists has found fossils in Canada that show the earliest evidence of animal locomotion, which suggests that they must have had muscles.
According to a report in ABC Science, the team, from the University of Oxford and Memorial University of Newfoundland, found fossilised trails left by Ediacarans, an enigmatic assemblage of .... Source : Gaea News Network.
According to a report in ABC Science, the team, from the University of Oxford and Memorial University of Newfoundland, found fossilised trails left by Ediacarans, an enigmatic assemblage of .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Daisuke Takahashi Vying For Gold
Vancouver (GaeaTimes.com)- Japan’s Daisuke Takahashi is the new hope for the nation to win a medal from the Olympics Winter games 2010, after the nation got the pair figure Skating gold and silver. The Japanese participant has scored only 0.60 points below the highest scorer, Russian Yevgeny Plushenko. The other contender from Japan .... Original article : Daisuke Takahashi Vying For Gold.
Vancouver (GaeaTimes.com)- Japan’s Daisuke Takahashi is the new hope for the nation to win a medal from the Olympics Winter games 2010, after the nation got the pair figure Skating gold and silver. The Japanese participant has scored only 0.60 points below the highest scorer, Russian Yevgeny Plushenko. The other contender from Japan .... Original article : Daisuke Takahashi Vying For Gold.
Tourism minister: Peru hopes to reopen Machu Picchu to visitors by April 1
Peru hopes to reopen Machu Picchu in April
LIMA, Peru - Peru is hoping to reopen Machu Picchu to tourists by April 1 after landslides and flooding cut off access to the Incan citadel perched in the Andes. Officials are trying to restore a damaged rail line to Peru’s biggest tourist attraction after the tracks were washed .... Original source : Tourism minister: Peru hopes to reopen Machu Picchu to visitors by April 1.
LIMA, Peru - Peru is hoping to reopen Machu Picchu to tourists by April 1 after landslides and flooding cut off access to the Incan citadel perched in the Andes. Officials are trying to restore a damaged rail line to Peru’s biggest tourist attraction after the tracks were washed .... Original source : Tourism minister: Peru hopes to reopen Machu Picchu to visitors by April 1.