Sunday, March 21, 2010
Suspected explosive on Kingfisher flight, probe ordered
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM/NEW DELHI - A suspected explosive was found in the cargo compartment of a Kingfisher flight that arrived here from Bangalore, police said. The civil aviation ministry has ordered a probe into what officials admitted was a security lapse. A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) official found the suspected explosive, the size of a cricket ball ... Read more : Suspected explosive on Kingfisher flight, probe ordered.
UN chief visits Gaza, seeks end to bruising Israeli and Egyptian blockade
UN chief visits Gaza, seeks end to blockade GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon has entered the blockaded Gaza Strip, where 1.5 million people have been under lockdown by Israel and Egypt for nearly three years. Ban has repeatedly called for an end to the blockade, imposed after the Islamic militant Hamas movement seized .... Original article on Gaea Times at : UN chief visits Gaza, seeks end to bruising Israeli and Egyptian blockade.
Nuclear liability bill needs to go through, says Ficci chief
WASHINGTON - Calling nuclear power as the “next frontier” where investments in India will come, Rajan Bharti Mittal, president of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci), hopes the controversial civil nuclear liability bill goes through India’s parliament to bring in more foreign companies. “Issue is India is power starved,” Rajan Bharti Mittal, ... Original article on : Nuclear liability bill needs to go through, says Ficci chief.
Taliban kills four 'US spies' in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD - Taliban militants have killed four tribesmen they abducted 10 days ago in Pakistan’s north Waziristan tribal region after accusing them of spying for the US, officials said Sunday. Their bullet-riddled bodies were found Sunday, DawnNews quoted the officials as saying. A note near one of the victims said in Pashto: “Spies are spies, and ... Read more : Taliban kills four ‘US spies’ in Pakistan.
Should NCERT books mean endless cramming?
NEW DELHI - ” ‘Ratta’, ‘ratta’, cram, cram… that is what our examinations are about,” is the frustrated echo of many youngserters taking their school leaving Class 12 examinations this year, as they flip anxiously through dry tomes on science, commerce and arts subjects trying to memorise endless passages and formulas. While the National Council of ... Read more : Should NCERT books mean endless cramming?.
No SRK film at fourth Bollywood film fest in Poland
WARSAW - The fourth Bollywood film festival in Poland opens Monday but this time there won’t be any movies of superstar Shah Rukh Khan who has a huge fan following in the country. This is the first time this has happened. Though the distributors were keen to organise a special show of ... Original article on : No SRK film at fourth Bollywood film fest in Poland.
Transportation chief to visit Japan this summer to talk to Toyota executives about safety
LaHood’s Japan trip to focus on Toyota safety WASHINGTON - Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says he’ll go to Japan this summer for talks with Toyota executives about the sudden acceleration problem plaguing some Toyotas. LaHood also says he’ll examine Japan’s high-speed rail system. He spoke to reporters at the Capitol Saturday before President Barack .... Read the original article : Transportation chief to visit Japan this summer to talk to Toyota executives about safety.
The Pill can lead to hair loss
SYDNEY - Hormones in the Pill are causing hair loss in a number of young women, a leading expert has said. David Salinger, director of International Association of Trichologists, said he everyday treats one young woman for hair thinning, reports the Sydney Morning Herald. Contraceptive pills such as Yasmin and Diane 35 ED can promote hair growth, ... Read more : The Pill can lead to hair loss.
US House expects showdown over vote on health legislation
WASHINGTON - Democrats in the US House of Representatives were preparing for a showdown over a critical vote Sunday on a sweeping overhaul of the health care system. President Barack Obama was on Capitol Hill Saturday rallying Democratic lawmakers, who believed they had secured enough support - the 216 votes needed for the health legislation to .... Original source : US House expects showdown over vote on health legislation.
Stinky meets sticky: Colorado skunk's head freed from peanut butter jar
Colorado skunk’s head freed from peanut butter jar GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - It was a sticky - and potentially stinky - rescue for a Colorado wildlife officer who pried a peanut butter jar off a skunk’s head Saturday in Grand Junction. The officer got a call that the animal was disoriented in someone’s front yard, its head .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Stinky meets sticky: Colorado skunk’s head freed from peanut butter jar.
Navin Chawla headed for London? (Capital Buzz)
NEW DELHI - Guess who figures high on the list of names for the coveted post of Indian high commissioner to London? None other than 10 Janpath favourite and Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla. His wife Rupika Chawla is a close friend of Sonia Gandhi. The two did their art restoration courses together. Chawla, .... Original article : Navin Chawla headed for London? (Capital Buzz).
Where gold and silver locks are key to prayers
KANPUR - Flowers, fruits and incense sticks are not quite what devotees bring to a temple in Kanpur. To appease the deity, they make an offering of locks made of gold, silver and other precious metals. This unusual way of worship has become a tradition at the Kali Mata temple in the Bangali Mohaal area of .... Source : Where gold and silver locks are key to prayers.
US-Russian deal on nukes could build momentum and trust on other key nuclear issues
US-Russia deal on nukes could build momentum PARIS - Nearly a year after President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ordered negotiators to start work on a new treaty to reduce their nuclear arsenals, the two countries say they are finally close to completing a deal - taking a small but important step toward ... Read more >>>.
London-based activist who illegally used satellite phone in India free to leave country
Activist charged over sat phone can leave India JAIPUR, India - A London-based environmental campaigner traveling the world in a biofuel-driven bus has been has been ordered to pay a fine for illegally using a satellite phone and is now free to leave India two months after his arrest, his lawyer said Sunday. Andy Pag was ordered .... Read the original article : London-based activist who illegally used satellite phone in India free to leave country.
Rendezvous emerges surprise package in IPL bidding
CHENNAI - Rendezvous Sports World Ltd emerged as the surprise package in the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) bidding for two new teams. It won the rights for Kochi. The brain behind bringing together the five-member consortium was Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor. IPL chairman and commissioner Lalit Modi said Tharoor helped Kerala to .... Original source : Rendezvous emerges surprise package in IPL bidding.
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