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Four killed as vehicles collide in Uttar Pradesh
LUCKNOW - Four people were charred to death while four received serious burn injuries when two vehicles caught fire after colliding with each other in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi district early Sunday, police said. The accident took place in Barua Sagar area as a mini truck and a milk tanker collided head-on. “Three men inside the mini .... Original article : Four killed as vehicles collide in Uttar Pradesh.
Indian chef becomes Turkey's brand ambassador to Malaysia
KLANG - An ethnic Indian chef and restaurateur has been made Turkey’s brand ambassador to Malaysia. John Anbarasu Suppiah, the director of Let’s Travel N Cook, has been selected by Turkish Airlines and Turkey’s tourism board to promote the country’s culture and cuisine among Malaysians, the Turkish embassy announced here Saturday. “He will also be .... Original article : Indian chef becomes Turkey’s brand ambassador to Malaysia.
Indo-Russian transport aircraft to fly by 2017
NEW DELHI - The Indo-Russian Multirole Transport Aircraft (MTA), designed to replace India’s AN 32 aircraft, should be flying in about seven years, a Russian official has said. The aircraft would be useful in natural disaster relief missions. Vladimir A. Belyakov, Deputy Director General of the United Aircraft Company (UAC), told India Strategic (www.indiastrategic.in) after the ... Original article on : Indo-Russian transport aircraft to fly by 2017.
Maoists shoot at CPI-M leader, blow up party office
KOLKATA - Suspected Maoists shot at a local CPI-M leader and blew up a party office by triggering a landmine blast in two separate incidents in West Bengal’s West Midnapore district Sunday. An abandoned office of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) at Lodhasuli under Jhargram sub-division was blown up when the ultras detonated a landmine .... Original source : Maoists shoot at CPI-M leader, blow up party office.
Diabetes treatment to help patients shed kilos
LONDON - An injection that controls diabetes and fights obesity could be available in Britain by Christmas. The injection, called Victoza, has been given the go ahead by drugs watchdog the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. The jab, which also lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, could free many type-2 diabetics from having ... Read more : Diabetes treatment to help patients shed kilos.
India's march for Millennium Development Goals uneven: Report
NEW DELHI - India cannot adopt a "one size fits all" approach to achieving the Millennium Development Goals by 2015, and the progress made after two-thirds of the time-lapse has been mixed, says the latest report of a UN agency. Following are the key findings on India in an assessment report prepared by the .... Read the original article : here.
Too much hype around 26/11 as the elite were targetted: Salman
NEW DELHI - Bollywood actor Salman Khan has triggered a controversy by claiming that “too much hype” was created around the 26/11 attack as “elite people were targetted” and that the Pakistani government was not behind it. In an interview to a Pakistani channel, Salman said: "Too much hype has been created around the .... Original source : Too much hype around 26/11 as the elite were targetted: Salman.
Lian Li Flaunts Two New Chassis for the HTPCs
Lian Li, one of the most creative PC manufacturers on the planet has once again launched two new Mini-Q series chassis. Lian Li’s newly designed chassis are elegantly curved and comes in stylish colors to give your PC the added oomph. This top notch company’s Mini Q-series enclosures are aimed for HTPCs and are aptly .... Original source : Lian Li Flaunts Two New Chassis for the HTPCs.
For ailing Afghan kids, a healing touch from India
NEW DELHI - Quietly, India has been helping mend Afghan hearts. With hundreds of children in war-torn Afghanistan dying of congenital heart disease every year, many are now coming here for inexpensive treatment, thanks to a collaborative venture. “Hundreds of children in Afghanistan lose their lives every year to complications arising from congenital heart defects. There .... Source article on Gaea Times at : For ailing Afghan kids, a healing touch from India.
A million tribals have got land rights: Tribal Affairs Minister (Interview)
NEW DELHI - Nearly a million tribals have been given land rights under the forest rights act and they will be made stakeholders in development projects, says Tribal Affairs Minister Kantilal Bhuria, as this largely neglected section of Indian society comes to the fore of government policy. “We have received over 28 lakh (2.8 million) representations .... Original article : A million tribals have got land rights: Tribal Affairs Minister (Interview).
Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut now champion of burrito-eating after New Mexico State Fair competition
Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut becomes burrito-eating champ ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Competitive eater Joey Chestnut is now king of the burrito. Chestnut, also known as “Jaws,” downed 47 burritos in 10 minutes at the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque on Saturday, beating the previous record of 33??. Known for his hot-dog eating, Chestnut won the annual July Fourth hot .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut now champion of burrito-eating after New Mexico State Fair competition.
Clinton heading to Mideast to reconvene negotiations she says may be the last chance for peace
Clinton resuming ‘last chance’ Mideast peace talks WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is shepherding Mideast talks this week and she says they could be the last chance for peace between the Israelis and Palestinians. Clinton and former Sen. George Mitchell, the White House special envoy to the region, plan to be in Egypt for .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Clinton heading to Mideast to reconvene negotiations she says may be the last chance for peace.
Muslims Plan 'Receive a Holy Bible Day' at Mosques Across UK
Ahmadiyya Muslims Organise Events to Exchange Holy Scriptures With all Faiths LONDON, September 10, 2010 - Mosques across the UK will today (Friday) host multi-faith receptions with Holy Scriptures from all faiths being presented to the mosques in exchange for the Holy Quran. The initiative is spearheaded by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community whose ethos is [...]
Iranian prosecutor says he's ready to release jailed American woman on $500,000 bail
Iran prosecutor ready to release American woman TEHRAN, Iran - A senior Iranian prosecutor said Sunday that authorities will release an American woman on $500,000 bail because of health problems, more than a year after she was jailed with two other Americans and accused of spying. The news came during a weekend of start-and-stop announcements about the ... Read more »».
Rains hit Delhi hard, roads flooded
NEW DELHI - Roads were flooded, traffic went out of gear and normal life was hit in the national capital as heavy rains continued to pour since early Sunday morning. The weatherman predicted the rains would continue throughout the day. The traffic police reported traffic jams at Monkey Bridge, Mori Gate, Daula Kuan, Model Town, Azadpur, ... Original article on : Rains hit Delhi hard, roads flooded.
SAS troops plan to rescue Britons amid Pak military coup fears
LONDON - Amid fears of a possible military coup in Pakistan, SAS troops across the border in Afghanistan are reportedly firming up plans to remove British embassy staff from Islamabad within four hours. The plan is indicative of Pakistan's political fragility. "There are more ... Original source on Gaea Times at : SAS troops plan to rescue Britons amid Pak military coup fears.
Indian shooters aim to cross Melbourne medal tally
(Attn Editors: This is the fifth of the previews discussing India’s chances in various disciplines at the New Delhi Commonwealth Games Oct 3-14. The piece is on shooting.)BY ABHISHEK ROY NEW DELHI - An Olympic gold medallist, a World Champion and multiple World Cup medal winners are among India’s 28-member shooting squad for the Commonwealth .... Source article : Indian shooters aim to cross Melbourne medal tally.