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Apex court denies bail to Gujarat cop
NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Monday asked Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Rajkumar Pandian of Gujarat to approach the Central Bureau of Investigation or the high court for bail in the murder case of Sohrabuddin Sheikh. A bench headed by Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan told the officer, now in judicial custody, to present his bail ... Read more : Apex court denies bail to Gujarat cop.
Taiwan Earthquake
TAIPEI, TAIWAN (GaeaTimes.com)- A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.9 was felt in the southern coast of the island of Taiwan on Monday morning. The United States Geological Survey has revealed that the earthquake rocking Taiwan was of the magnitude 6.9 and was initiated at a depth of around 10 km. However, the Central Weather Bureau ... Read : Taiwan Earthquake.
Everest claims first victim of 2010
KATHMANDU - With over 200 climbers hoping to summit Mt Everest this year, the world’s highest peak has claimed its first victim this season with the disappearance of a Hungarian mountaineer in an avalanche. Laszlo Varkonyi is now presumed to be dead after he was swept away by an avalanche April 26. A search operation had ... Read : Everest claims first victim of 2010.
Brit Mums' slam Liberal Democrat porn plan
LONDON - Mothers in Britain have expressed dismay and anger over a Liberal Democrat plan to let 16-year-olds watch and star in pornographic films. The controversial policy has faced blistering criticism in the chat rooms of Mumsnet, a popular website for mothers, The Sun reports. Under the Lib Dems, the legal age for viewing or appearing in .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Brit Mums’ slam Liberal Democrat porn plan.
HDFC, Emirates NBD sign online money transfer deal
Dubai, May 3 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Emirates NBD has joined hands with HDFC Bank to help Indian clients remit money to India online — and fast. Indian nationals residing overseas can avail this facility to remit funds directly into their accounts in HDFC Bank, the second largest private sector bank in India, .... Source article : HDFC, Emirates NBD sign online money transfer deal.
Orissa takes steps to normalise movement of minerals
BHUBANESWAR - The Orissa government has initiated steps to normalise the movement of minerals from mines in the state’s Keonjhar district, officials said Monday. “There was a meeting between railway and state government officials recently and certain measures are mutually agreed upon,” Guru Ray, special secretary in the state government, told IANS. “I am hopeful things .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Tata Interactive Systems Develops 2D Animation Series on Indian Mythology Being Televised on Cartoon Network
Tata Interactive Systems Develops a 2D Animation Series, Based on Famous Indian Mythological Stories From the Amar Chitra Katha Comics, That is Being Aired on the Childrens' Channel Cartoon Network MUMBAI, India, April 26, 2010 - Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), a global learning and animation solutions provider, has been working with ACK Media on creating a [...]
Kasab Croons Hindi Song
MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Mohammed Ajmal Kasab who would be facing court’s verdict today seems to be in a jovial mood as the authorities of Arthur Road Jail spotted the convict singing Hindi songs in his cell. The attending officers of the Arthur Road prison told the media that Mohammed Ajmal Kasab has been murmuring a ... Read more »».
India to examine Pakistan's Kasab request
THIMPHU - India Monday said it will examine Pakistan’s request seeking the testimony of Indian officials who recorded Ajmal Kasab’s confessional statement after legal formalities end in the trial of the lone gunman captured alive in the 26/11 Mumbai attack. “We have to complete our legal formalities first and then we can examine Pakistan’s request,” .... Original article : India to examine Pakistan’s Kasab request.
Older women with diabetes at higher colon cancer risk
WASHINGTON - Older women with diabetes face a more than doubled risk for some types of colorectal cancer, according to a new research. Diabetes has been identified as a colon cancer risk factor, but the mechanisms aren’t completely understood. For this population-based cohort study, a research team, led by Mayo .... Read the original article : Older women with diabetes at higher colon cancer risk.
Grapes cut risk factors for heart disease and diabetes
WASHINGTON - Grape consumption can lower blood pressure, improve heart function and reduce other risk factors for heart disease and metabolic syndrome, according to a new study. The effect is thought to be due to phytochemicals — naturally occurring antioxidants ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Grapes cut risk factors for heart disease and diabetes.
JNU students' no to increasing age bar in elections
NEW DELHI - The students union of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) here Monday declined an offer by amicus curiae Gopal Subramanium to increase the age limit of students contesting elections to 30 years. The existing age limit is 28 years. The counsel for the students union, Sanjay Parekh, declined the offer after it was .... Original source : JNU students’ no to increasing age bar in elections.
Citing threats, U. of Wyoming says it can bar Ayers from speaking for safety reasons
U. of Wyoming cites threats in barring Ayers CASPER, Wyo. - The University of Wyoming says it received threats after 1960s radical William Ayers was invited to speak on campus and it should be able to bar him for safety reasons. The university filed court papers Saturday after it was sued over its refusal to .... Original article : Citing threats, U. of Wyoming says it can bar Ayers from speaking for safety reasons.
Boondocks Season 3 Episode 1: Live Streaming Available
LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com) — The most popular and award-winning comic,The Boondocks is back once again. Now you can watch the new episode of your favorite adult animation on Adult Swim. The series is produced by Rebel Base and has completed airing its second season. Season three being produced at JM Animation in Seoul, Korea is ... Read more »».
Lewis Relies On 'mantras' For Gigs
LEONA LEWIS struggles so badly with nerves before concerts, she writes “mantras” on her hand to help her cope with live performances. The Bleeding Love hitmaker is preparing to embark on her first full-length tour in the U.K. next month (May10) - but Lewis admits she’s terrified about the gigs. Photos of Lewis .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Sony Dash To Battle iPad?
SAN FANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- With Apple launching its much-hyped iPad and HP tying up with Microsoft to unleash its latest slate PC, can Sony be far behind? The Japanese Electronics giant, which is losing market share to Apple and rival Korean companies, is on a revival track and this year it is revealing a ... Read more >>>.
Majority of very old people sleep well
WASHINGTON - Nearly two thirds of exceptionally old people have good or very good sleep, working out to around 7.5 hours including naps, says a new study. Surprisingly, the oldest adults aged 100 and above in the study conducted in China were 70 percent more likely to report good sleep quality than younger participants aged 65 .... Source : Gaea News Network.
South Africa president is HIV negative
JOHANNESBURG - South African President Jacob Zuma is HIV negative, the results of the test that the leader took earlier this month have said. This was the fourth HIV test taken by Zuma, even as the president said he has decided to “take the test at regular intervals” and asked everyone else to do the same. .... Original article on Gaea Times at : South Africa president is HIV negative.
Statement on Behalf of Dr Sarah Myhill Concerning GMC Hearing of 29 April
LONDON, April 27, 2010 - Statement on behalf of Dr Sarah Myhill: On Thursday 8th April 2010, Dr Sarah Myhill, a private GP, was summoned to a GMC Hearing on Monday 12th April so that her license to practise medicine could be suspended whilst anonymous allegations against her were investigated. The GMC gave her [...]
Village in centre of England opposes gypsy construction
LONDON - The residents of Meriden, a village said to be the centre of England, have formed a human barricade to stop gypsies from building an illegal settlement in their picturesque area. The gypsies moved to a green-belt site Friday evening as they allegedly wanted to misuse the long weekend due to Bank Holiday. They wanted .... Source : Village in centre of England opposes gypsy construction.
Restore Amarinder Singh's assembly membership: Apex court (Third Lead)
NEW DELHI/CHANDIGARH - The Supreme Court Monday said the ouster of former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh from the state assembly on charges of corruption was unconstitutional and ordered the restoration of his membership. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan ruled that in ousting Singh for alleged corruption during his tenure as ... Read more »»».
New Patent Blog From Kluwer Law International Features Informative, Timely Discussion by Leading European Experts
ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, Netherlands, April 26, 2010 - Kluwer Law International has launched a new Patent Blog, www.KluwerPatentBlog.com, designed to be the leading discussion forum for patent attorneys and lawyers operating in Europe. Kluwer Law International is part of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, a leading global provider of information and software solutions in key legal and [...]
Worlds Tallest Man: Tallest man in the World
San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) Bao Xishun is currently the tallest living man in the world recognized by the Guinness World Records as Ukrainian Leonid Stadnyk has refused to be measured under new guidelines. Leonid Stadnyk claims to be a towering 8 ft 5 inches tall. He is taller than Bao Xishun measuring in at 8 .... Read the original article : Worlds Tallest Man: Tallest man in the World.
Smallest Man in the World He Pingping Died at 21
San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) - He Pingping, the smallest man in the world died at the age of 21 in the month of March 2010. He was the Guinness World Record holder of the smallest man in the world. Allegedly, the Guinness World Record Committee is now in search of his successor who can now ... Original article on : Smallest Man in the World He Pingping Died at 21.
AP-Petside poll: 1 in 3 married women say their pets are better listeners than their husbands
Poll: A third say pets listen better than husbands LOS ANGELES - Husbands, if you end up in the doghouse, consider it a promotion. A third of pet-owning married women said their pets are better listeners than their husbands, according to an Associated Press-Petside.com poll released Wednesday. Eighteen percent of pet-owning married men said their pets are ... Read more : AP-Petside poll: 1 in 3 married women say their pets are better listeners than their husbands.
Thai prime minister says he will unveil roadmap to steer country out of crisis
Thai premier to offer political solution to crisis BANGKOK - Thailand’s prime minister said Monday he has hammered out a roadmap to solve the country’s political crisis, while his deputy said the solution will “probably” call for dissolving Parliament if there is no longer a risk of violence. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, speaking at a special Senate .... Source : Thai prime minister says he will unveil roadmap to steer country out of crisis.
Not satisfied with Chidambaram's reply, says opposition
NEW DELHI - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Saturday said they were not satisfied with Home Minister P. Chidambaram’s denial that the government did not tap telephones of four senior political leaders. BJP leader M. Venkaiah Naidu said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should respond to the .... Source : Not satisfied with Chidambaram’s reply, says opposition.
Iraq begins recount of Baghdad ballots demanded by PM after narrow loss to challenger
Iraq begins Baghdad vote recount requested by PM BAGHDAD - Iraqi officials began on Monday a controversial recount of the 2.5 million ballots cast in Baghdad, a move requested by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki who narrowly lost a parliamentary election held nearly two months ago. Political factions have since the March 7 vote wrestled over the results ... Read more >>.
Millions throng Mathura, Vrindavan for special prayers
MATHURA/VRINDAVAN - Lakhs of pilgrims have gathered at the temple towns of Mathura and Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh for special rituals this month, also called ‘Purushottam Mas’, which is an extra month added to the Hindu calender and is considered auspicious. On the occasion of Purushottam Ekadashi Sunday, a million people performed “parikrama” of the holy .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Millions throng Mathura, Vrindavan for special prayers.
Facebook 'fuelling divorce'
MELBOURNE - British marriage counsellors claim that social networking sites like Facebook are contributing to separations and divorces. According to the Sunday Mail, British divorce firm Divorce-Online said Facebook was cited in one-fifth of the divorce petitions it processed last year. It emerged that a number ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Facebook ‘fuelling divorce’.
Scientists steer car with eyes
LONDON - Believe it or not, it’s now possible to steer a car through your eyes using a new software. So say scientists. At the former Berlin Tempelhof Airport, project head Raul Rojas and his team from the Artificial Intelligence Group of the Freie Universitat (FU) recently demonstrated how they can steer a vehicle ... Read : Scientists steer car with eyes.
Volkswagen Polo Price In India: A Luxury Sedan
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Volkswagen Polo which is all set to land in the Indian soil has already generated a gush of mass frenzy among all automobile enthusiasts in the country. Volkswagen polo price in India is said to be tagged at an estimated 9 Lakh which makes it a little expensive for all who .... Read the original article : here.
Facebook removes al Qaeda's No.2 page on networking site
LONDON - Facebook has axed a page of a second fugitive al-Qaeda leader after it appeared on the networking site to spread terror messages. Ayman al-Zawahiri, who has a 16.5 million pound price on his head equal to Osama Bin Laden, was using Facebook to reach out to [..] Read the original article: here.
Clarke says Australians put up a brilliant show against Pakistan
St.LUCIA - Captain Michael Clarke has said that his side put in an all-round brilliant performance to secure a 34-run win over Pakistan in their World Twenty20 clash on Sunday. “It’s a very good start from the boys. Our batting set the game up, getting 191. Our bowlers did a ... Read more : Clarke says Australians put up a brilliant show against Pakistan.
T20 World Cup Schedule 2010, West Indies
The much awaited ICC T20 World Cup will kick off on April 30, 2010, in West Indies. The third t20 world cup will be contested by 12 teams, divided into four groups — A, B, C and D. The t20 cricket series will last for 17 days, starting from April 30th to May 16. We ... Read : T20 World Cup Schedule 2010, West Indies.
National Basketball Association Joins Roster At Licensing International Expo
Expo to Take Place June 8-10, 2010 in Las Vegas, NV. - NEW YORK, April 26, 2010 - Licensing International Expo, the world's leading marketplace for buying and selling Intellectual property rights, announced today that the National Basketball Association (NBA) will be joining the list of the prestigious brand licensors as a first time exhibitor. Licensing International Expo [...]
Data Intensity, Inc. Significantly Reduces Costs and Improves Efficiencies with Oracle?? VM and Oracle Unbreakable Linux
Oracle Helps Managed Service Provider Optimize Hardware Resources and Accelerate New Software Deployments Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? April 26, 2010 News Facts To more effectively and efficiently address customer business requirements, Data Intensity, Inc., a Managed Service Provider (MSP) that proactively monitors, manages and hosts enterprise databases and applications, has implemented Oracle?? VM [...]
Oceania Cruises to bring new ships to Alaska next year
Oceania to bring new ships to Alaska JUNEAU, Alaska - Oceania Cruises has announced it will bring new ships to Alaska and will begin cruising the Inside Passage next year. “Our guests are always seeking destinations rich in history, culture, adventure and stunning scenery. The great state of Alaska delivers all of these points of interest and .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Oceania Cruises to bring new ships to Alaska next year.