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11 hurt as school van catches fire in Uttar Pradesh
LUCKNOW - At least 11 students received burn injuries Saturday when a school van carrying them burst into flames following a gas leak from its LPG tank in Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh district, police said. All the 11 students of a private school, who are in the age group of 8-13 years, are being treated in the ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 11 hurt as school van catches fire in Uttar Pradesh.
Queen furious over Tony Blair memoirs
LONDON - The Queen is angry with Tony Blair as he has branded her snooty in his new autobiography, A Journey. His memoirs lifted the lid on life with the royals and Her Majesty is not impressed. The ex-PM described the Queen as stuck-up and divulged details of their private conservations, including how she handled Princess .... Source article : Queen furious over Tony Blair memoirs.
British women world's ugliest tourists
LONDON - British women have been named the world’s ugliest tourists, “rude” in behaviour and “ending up drunk in the gutter”. Women from the country are known across the world for their bad behaviour, poor dress sense and drinking habits when on holiday, the Daily Express reported Saturday. They “shamelessly break wind” and belch while lying .... Source : British women world’s ugliest tourists.
Maoists kill school teacher in West Bengal
KOLKATA - A school teacher, who was a member of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), was Saturday shot dead by Maoists in West Bengal’s West Midnapore distruct, police said. Dibakur Mahato, a CPI-M member of Aguboni local committee and a teacher of Salboni Primary school, was shot dead during school hours Saturday morning, said Superintendent ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Maoists kill school teacher in West Bengal.
Teachers should guard against lack of knowledge, biases: PM
NEW DELHI - The educational system in India is at “a very critical juncture” and teachers should guard against “lack of knowledge, poor understanding, or biases”, which students could imbibe, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Saturday on the eve of Teacher’s Day. The prime minister, recalling his own years as a teacher, described it as “the .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Teachers should guard against lack of knowledge, biases: PM.
Mona Singh To Do Two Films As A Protagonist
September 4, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): After making her Bollywood debut in ‘3 Idiots’ Mona Singh is all geared up for another comedy flick on silver screen in a lead role with none other Vinay Pathak who is known for his comedy role in films like ‘ Khosla Ka Ghosla’, ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ et ... Read more >>.
Duke Nukem Forever: Alive And Chewing Gum At PAX, Releases 2011
There’s Plenty of Duke to go around. Its almost a decade since the gaming audience was subjected to the horrors of delays for their favorite Duke to come back. The 12 year journey where the game That suffered no less than 4 engine changes, countless delays and a studio turning bankrupt is “Over”. Its ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Duke Nukem Forever: Alive And Chewing Gum At PAX, Releases 2011.
Rachel's Retreat
Get the good karma flowing in a wonderfully entertaining endeavor to help clients reach nirvana. Rachel is constantly seeking that miraculous state where her body and mind are eternally happy, relaxed and at peace. After countless failed spa experiences however, she’s about to give up until a friend finally convinces her to start her very own [...]
Brit docs remove 12 bras from dog's stomach!
LONDON - A British dog underwent a surgery after X-rays revealed it had eaten 12 bras. Sick pup Molly was seized from her owners weighing half the weight of a normal Rottweiler and suffering a swollen stomach. When docs carried out an X-ray they were stunned to discover the dog’s belly was full of underwear- including ... Read : Brit docs remove 12 bras from dog’s stomach!.
'Twilight' actor Taylor Lautner settles suit with Calif. dealership over late delivery of RV
Taylor Lautner settles suit over RV for movie set LOS ANGELES - A lawyer for Taylor Lautner says the “Twilight” star has settled a lawsuit with an RV dealership he claims didn’t deliver a $300,000 coach in time for a movie shoot. Attorney Robert Barta said Friday that McMahon RV of Irvine, Calif. will pay $40,000 to ... Read : ‘Twilight’ actor Taylor Lautner settles suit with Calif. dealership over late delivery of RV.
Want your 'Bad Romance'? Towering carillon chimes Lady Gaga hit across Iowa State campus
Iowa State carillon lets Lady Gaga hit chime AMES, Iowa - An Iowa State University music professor says the Lady Gaga club anthem “Bad Romance” translates better than you might think into the 110-foot-tall, organ-like instrument known as a carillon. Video of the pop hit chiming across Iowa State’s aim campus has racked up hundreds of thousands .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Want your ‘Bad Romance’? Towering carillon chimes Lady Gaga hit across Iowa State campus.
Dead pigeons, boa constrictor among top weird finds at UK airports
LONDON - Dead pigeons, pet boa constrictor-these are some of the animals people have tried to smuggle into the UK, according to reports. he UK Border Agency (UKBA) has published a list of its strangest finds following the discovery of the birds at Gatwick Airport last month. Officials .... Source : Dead pigeons, boa constrictor among top weird finds at UK airports.
Top US military officer says no plans to withdraw weapons from Iraq through Turkey
Top US commander discusses Iraq with Turkey ANKARA, Turkey - The United States’ top military officer says Washington does not plan to withdraw its weapons from Iraq through Turkey. Adm. Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Saturday the U.S. military has sought Turkish permission to transport some noncombat equipment from Iraq through its ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Top US military officer says no plans to withdraw weapons from Iraq through Turkey.
Kuwait Plans Upgrades to Defence Capabilities
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, September 4, 2010 - Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah said his nation is on course to modernize its defense systems and keep up to date with the latest weaponry. In remarks to a Ramadan "Ghabqa" (dinner party) on August 30, Sheikh Jaber [...]
Court stops polls at Canada's oldest Sikh temple
VANCOUVER - The cancellation of elections to North America’s oldest Sikh temple, the Ross Street Gurdwara, by a court this week has opened divisions between moderates and hardliners in the local Sikh community. Vancouver and its surrounding areas in British Columbia province - which were the first places where Punjabi immigrants from India arrived in the .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Court stops polls at Canada’s oldest Sikh temple.
Owl monkey only primate to exhibit 'early birds' and 'night owls' behaviour
WASHINGTON - University of Pennsylvania anthropologists have shown that in Azaro’s owl monkeys, temperature and light are just as important environmental factors as the circadian rhythm that regulates periods of sleep and wakefulness. The study indicates that changes in sensitivity to specific environmental stimuli may have been an essential key for evolutionary switches between diurnal and .... Original source : Owl monkey only primate to exhibit ‘early birds’ and ‘night owls’ behaviour.
Google Chrome's Second Birthday Celebrated with New Releases
Two years have silently passed away since Google launched its Chrome web browser into the world of internet. Today is the day for celebration as Chrome completed two years of its journey. To mark this very day, Google has released new versions of Chrome browser that is believed to invoke faster speeds and simpler interface .... Source : Google Chrome’s Second Birthday Celebrated with New Releases.
Nadal, Murray power through as rain fails to dampen US Open
NEW YORK - Top seed Rafael Nadal took full advantage of benevolent weather to storm into the third round of the US Open when forecast rain failed to materialise as an Atlantic storm bypassed the tournament. The world number one, who is keen to win the only Grand Slam title that has eluded him, hammered Dennis ... Read : Nadal, Murray power through as rain fails to dampen US Open.
Continental Airlines recalling last of furloughed pilots from 2008
Continental recalling furloughed pilots HOUSTON - Continental Airlines Inc. is recalling 132 pilots who were furloughed in 2008, saying it needs them to offset retirements and handle an increase in international flying. Continental spokeswoman Julie King said the additional pilots would cover the company’s needs over the next 18 months. So far this year, Continental’s traffic is running ... Original article on : Continental Airlines recalling last of furloughed pilots from 2008.