In with the new for Emmy comedies, in with the old for drama

Split personality for Emmy Awards
Emmy had a split personality this year. Television’s annual awards show honored hot new broadcast comedies “Modern Family” and “Glee,” while sticking with more familiar favorites from cable in drama.

“Modern Family” won the Emmy for best comedy in its rookie season. The sweetly uproarious sitcom knit together a gay couple and … Read this article on Gaea Times at : In with the new for Emmy comedies, in with the old for drama.

Haryana school children to get CWG holidays Oct 8-13

CHANDIGARH – Haryana has announced special holidays for all school children in the state Oct 8 to 13 to enable them to watch the Commonwealth Games (CWG) to be organised in New Delhi, an official spokesman said Monday.

The 2010 CWG, the biggest sporting event to be held in India, are being held in New Delhi …. Original article  : Haryana school children to get CWG holidays Oct 8-13.

Students protest UPSC results

NEW DELHI – A group of students Sunday staged a demonstration at the capital’s Jantar Mantar protesting the Union Public Service Commission’s (UPSC) civil service exam preliminary results.

A candlelight vigil was held by the students who alleged that the results were not fair and blamed the commission of corruption.
“Many students with lower scores …. Original source  : Students protest UPSC results.

Hyundai to hike prices of all models

NEW DELHI – Hyundai Motor India Thursday said it would increase the prices of all models by up to 1.2 percent from Sep 1 due to the rise in input costs.

“There has been an increase in the input costs for car manufacturers. We have tried to absorb as much of the cost as we can, …. Source  : Hyundai to hike prices of all models.

Lok Sabha nod to Nalanda university

NEW DELHI – The Lok Sabha Thursday passed a legislation to establish a transnational university at Nalanda in Bihar with many MPs expressing the hope that the proposed varsity would be on the lines of the renowned seat of learning in ancient India.

Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur introduced the bill in the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Lok Sabha nod to Nalanda university.

60,000 children in hunt for India’s ‘young explorer’

NEW DELHI – About 60,000 children in 120 schools across three Indian cities will participate in fun games, puzzles and brain tickling trail hunts in the search for the Airtel Nat Geo Young Explorer, it was announced here Thursday.

“The contest is primarily targeting approximately 60,000-plus children aged between 10-14 years. The three eventual winners will … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 60,000 children in hunt for India’s ‘young explorer’.

Online contest on Mahatma Gandhi begins for Delhi kids

NEW DELHI – An online competition to promote Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals among the school children across Delhi commenced Thursday at the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Jitin Prasada’s home.

“The online entry submission for the competition ‘Gandhi and Sport Gen 2010′ has begun today (Thursday) and will close on Sep 15,” …. Original source  : Online contest on Mahatma Gandhi begins for Delhi kids.

Cash-strapped colleges not waiting until graduation to cultivate campus donors

Colleges see prospective donors among new students

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The drill for new college students remains pretty consistent: grab a campus map, buy some overpriced textbooks, save those quarters for laundry and don’t forget to call home.
On a growing number of campuses, first-year students are hearing another message. Please give. Not for tuition, but instead …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Cash-strapped colleges not waiting until graduation to cultivate campus donors.

With plenty of high school grads ready to enlist, Army ends GED program for aspiring soldiers

Army ending its GED program for aspiring soldiers

FORT JACKSON, S.C. – The Army is ending a program that helped nearly 3,000 high school dropouts earn high school equivalency certificates and become soldiers.
The GED pilot program known as the Army’s prep school started here in summer 2008, when the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan left the … Read : With plenty of high school grads ready to enlist, Army ends GED program for aspiring soldiers.

69,000 kids bunk school every day in Britain

LONDON – About 69,000 children bunk school every day in Britain, official figures have revealed.

More than 3.7 million school days were lost in this year’s spring term due to unauthorised absence, The Sun reported Thursday.
The rise is partly blamed on more recession-hit families taking kids on holiday during term time.
An increase in … Read more : 69,000 kids bunk school every day in Britain.