Age is not the best criteria to bridge generation gaps at work

WASHINGTON – Companies that look only at age to bridge generational gaps among workers risk losing knowledge to retirements, higher turnover and other productivity-clogging problems, according to new University of Illinois research led by an Indian-origin scientist.

The study has said that firms often misfire when trying to mend generational divides, relying on broad stereotypes …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Age is not the best criteria to bridge generation gaps at work.

Government has betrayed the common man: Sushma Swaraj

NEW DELHI – Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Sushma Swaraj, on Tuesday said that the common man has been the hardest hit by the price rise.

Opening the discussion on the issue of rising prices in the Lok Sabha, Swaraj, speaking in Hindi, said: “The Congress led Government has betrayed the common man. All …. Original source  : Government has betrayed the common man: Sushma Swaraj.

N. Korea threatens “physical counter-attack” against S. Korea’s naval drill

BEIJING – North Korea has threatened to launch a “physical counter-attack” against a South Korean naval exercise set to start on Thursday, this week in the Yellow Sea, according to a Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) report.

The Xinhua quoted the commander of forces of the Korean People’s Army (KPA) in the western sector of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : N. Korea threatens “physical counter-attack” against S. Korea’s naval drill.

Zardari under attack over Britain trip to launch son’s political career

LONDON – Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is under attack for continuing with his plan to visit Britain at a time when the country is struggling to cope with what is being described as its worst floods in 80 years that have killed over 1300 people and left millions homeless.

Opposition leaders, including the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf …. Original article  : Zardari under attack over Britain trip to launch son’s political career.

American accent makes singing easier, says Oz study

LONDON – A new study has suggested that singing in an American accent comes naturally to most singers, as it is easier to sing the song that way.

Big names in the British music world have since the 60s been accused of faking their style to become stars in the US, but the study found that … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : American accent makes singing easier, says Oz study.

Brit woman is world’s first person to undergo all major organs transplants

NEW YORK – With four major organ transplants, Allison John is the first person in Europe and possibly in the world to have all her major organs transplanted, say doctors.

The 32-year-old Cardiff University graduate, who’s pursuing a medical career, certainly knows how does it feel to be a patient.

“I strongly believe that if you …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Brit woman is world’s first person to undergo all major organs transplants.

First known transgender man to give birth welcomes third child

MELBOURNE – Transgendered American Thomas Beatie, widely known for becoming the world’s first ‘pregnant man’, has now given birth to his third child.

According to RadarOnline, Beatie was born a female but underwent a sexual reassignment procedure in order to become a man, the Courier Mail reported.

He became pregnant by artificial insemination and gained worldwide attention …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

New Mangalore airport terminal became operational

MANGALORE – An Air India Express flight from Dubai became the first aircraft to dock on Monday at the newly integrated terminal building at Bajpe Airport in Mangalore.

The new terminal became operational at 6.00am and the Air India Express flight IX 820 arrived landed at 7.20 am.

The Mangalore airport’s director M.R. Vasudeva and Air India … Read this article on Gaea Times at : New Mangalore airport terminal became operational.

Insurgents launch ground assault on NATO’s main southern Afghan base, repelled after 1 hour

Insurgents attack NATO’s main southern Afghan base

KABUL, Afghanistan – NATO officials say insurgents launched a ground attack on the military coalition’s largest base in the south, but did not breach the base’s defenses.
A NATO spokesman at Kandahar Air Field, Maj. Fred De Mos, says the one-hour assault started before midday Tuesday and lasted about an … Read more »».

Malay temple bodies organizing ‘Hungry Ghost Festival’ don’t fancy sexy showgirls’

GEORGETOWN – Temple committees organising Phor Thor (Hungry Ghost Festival) celebrations in Penang this year have been advised to stage Chinese operas instead of performances by sexy showgirls.

Penang Teong Guan Association adviser Datuk Lim Yam Koi said the Tai Su Yeah (King of Hades) deity “does not fancy scantily-dressed singers”.

“There is no point in spending … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Malay temple bodies organizing ‘Hungry Ghost Festival’ don’t fancy sexy showgirls’.

Men in red more attractive to women

LONDON – Women find men more appealing when they are either pictured wearing red or framed in red.

Red is known to increase the compatibility of women to men and has also been shown to enhance performance in sport. But this is the first time researchers have shown that it works with men too, says a … Read more >>>.

Indian temple becomes first solar-powered edifice in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – The Sri Maha Mariamman temple in Sungai Salak in Lukut, Negri Sembilan, has become the first solar-powered religious edifice in Malaysia.

The 100-year-old temple, located four kilometers from the main road, could not carry out its prayer sessions effectively due to electricity supply problems.

The temple committee sought the help of Yayasan MyNadi, a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Indian temple becomes first solar-powered edifice in Malaysia.

FM spokesman indicates Iran likely to reject Brazil’s offer to shelter Iran woman on death row

Iran to reject Brazil’s offer on convicted woman

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran will likely reject the Brazilian president’s offer to give refuge to an Iranian woman convicted of adultery and initially sentenced to death by stoning.
The case of 43-year-old Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani triggered an international outcry that prompted Iran to withdraw the stoning part of her … Read more >>.

Greenpeace “Living Soils” campaign calls to save soils from harmful chemical fertilizers

GUWAHATI/NEW DELHI – Greenpeace India today launched “Living Soils”, a nationwide campaign with a call to implement Government policies to save soils from the harmful impacts of chemical fertilizers.

This campaign assumes significance in the context of the Central Government acknowledging1the agrarian crisis due to soil degradation and initiating a reform in its fertilizer subsidy …. Source article  : Greenpeace “Living Soils” campaign calls to save soils from harmful chemical fertilizers.

Shanghai fails to show up in campaign against prostitution in China

BEIJING – Shanghai has failed to show up in a high-profile nationwide campaign against prostitution among a roster of 26 Chinese cities, giving rise to speculations that the local police want to keep a low profile for visitors during the World Expo this year.

China Daily quoted Zhu Xiaoding, a Beijing-based attorney who has been …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Russian official urges provinces direct all manpower possible to fight fires

Russian officials urged to do more to fight fires
MOSCOW – A Russian emergency official is urging provincial authorities to throw all the manpower they have at fighting vast forest fires that have killed at least 40 people.
Vladimir Stepanov, the head of Emergency Situations Ministry Crisis Center, said Tuesday that munipical officials in regions … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Russian official urges provinces direct all manpower possible to fight fires.

Afghan police: 6 guards poisoned, beheaded in bank heist in northern Afghanistan

6 guards beheaded in Afghan bank heist
KABUL, Afghanistan – Six Afghan private security guards were beheaded during a bank robbery in northern Afghanistan, police said Tuesday.

Also Tuesday, insurgents launched a ground attack on NATO’s largest base in the south, but did not breach its defenses, officials said.
It appeared that the security guards were poisoned before … Original article on : Afghan police: 6 guards poisoned, beheaded in bank heist in northern Afghanistan.

Gates hints at US ground force strikes against extremists holed up in Pak

WASHINGTON – Expressing concerns over the leakage of the Afghan war’s classified documents, which nailed the Inter Services Intelligence’ (ISI) links with the Taliban, US Secretary of Defence Robert Gates has hinted towards a military offensive inside Pakistan’s geographical territory.

Gates, who appeared on the ABC’s “This Week” programme, said that Washington …. Original article  : Gates hints at US ground force strikes against extremists holed up in Pak.

New study exposes myth of the Latin lover

MELBOURNE – The hoopla surrounding the so-called Latin lover is just a myth, and a new survey has now exposed it by finding that a majority of foreign female visitors find Italian men humourless, infantile, feminine and unathletic.

Italian men still win points for being gallant, well-dressed and attentive, reports News.com.au.

But 79 per cent of the …. Source article  : New study exposes myth of the Latin lover.

‘Halal’ music not compatible with Islamic values: Iran leader

LONDON – Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has urged youths to shun music in favour of science and sport, saying that music is “not compatible” with the values of the Islamic republic, and should not be practised or taught in the country.

Khamenei said: “Although music is halal, promoting and teaching it is not compatible … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘Halal’ music not compatible with Islamic values: Iran leader.