Sikh pilgrims' tents in Pakistan catches fire; no casualties
ISLAMABAD - At least 20 tents of Sikh pilgrims were burnt to ashes in Pakistan’s Nankana Sahib city where they had gone to participate in the 542nd birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak, a media report said Saturday. No casualties were reported. “Rescue officials and fire brigade have reached the spot and the situation ... Read more >>>.
'Ghaans ki Roti' still a staple food for tribals in the times of PDS
BHOPAL - The National Advisory Council after an intense period of wrangling with the Planning Commission and the government has cleared Food Security framework based on differential entitlements with legal guarantees. The framework, which will form the basis of the Bill, also envisages additional entitlements beyond the PDS to address the nutritional needs of ... Read : ‘Ghaans ki Roti’ still a staple food for tribals in the times of PDS.
Sensex loses 571 points, slumps to two-month low (Weekly Market Review)
MUMBAI - A benchmark index of Indian equities markets slumped nearly three percent this week to hit a two-month low, on 2G spectrum allocation scandal and weak global cues. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) 30-share benchmark index ended the week at 19,585.44 points, down 2.84 percent or 571.45 points from the previous week. .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Sensex loses 571 points, slumps to two-month low (Weekly Market Review).
Media Relations - The African Press Organization Announces an Alliance With Comtex, the Leading Provider of Real-Time Content for Investors
DAKAR, Senegal, November 19, 2010 - The African Press Organization (www.apo-opa.org ) announced today an alliance with Comtex News Network, Inc. (www.comtex.com ) for the distribution of its Africa-related wire services via Comtex.com. Through an agreement with Comtex, the leading provider of real-time content for investors, news releases issued by enterprises, governments, political and economical ... Read more »»».
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Jim Leyritz's Trial To Resume Today
FORT LAUDERDALE (GaeaTimes.com)- On Friday, the Jim Leyritz trial failed to reach a conclusion, as a result of which, the trial will be followed up on Saturday. The former baseball player is facing a street car crash charge, as a result of which a woman had lost her life in 2007. Judge Marc H. Gold has ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Jim Leyritz’s Trial To Resume Today.
Moderate alcohol intake may benefit kidney transplant patients
WASHINGTON - A study has pointed out that moderate alcohol consumption among kidney transplant recipients appears to reduce one’s risk of developing diabetes and dying prematurely. The study, which was led by Dorien M. Zelle (University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands) examined data from 600 renal transplant recipients who ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Moderate alcohol intake may benefit kidney transplant patients.
First management aptitude test to be held Feb 20
CHANDIGARH - The All India Management Association (AIMA), the apex body for the management sector, has launched a Management Aptitude and Skills Test (MAST) to evaluate management students across the country, a senior AIMA official said here Saturday. The first test will be held Feb 20, 2011. Punjab Technical University (PTU) vice chancellor Rajneesh Arora .... Original article on Gaea Times at : First management aptitude test to be held Feb 20.
Sean Connery ordered to pay millions in probe into Spanish property fraud
LONDON - Former James Bond Sean Connery has been asked to pay a 51-million-pound bond or face an investigation into a land deal. A judge has ordered the legendary actor, 80, his wife, 81 and 18 others involved in an alleged fraud case to find the money within ten days or risk a probe by cops ... Read more »»».
Vivendi Chief Takes Pot Shot At Infinity Ward
Media giant Vivendi which owns a controlling stake in the world biggest game publishing unit Activision Blizzard. As Vivendi chairman and CEO Jean-Bernard Levy spoke at the Morgan Stanley TMT conference this week in Barcelona regarding the recent success of the Call of Duty Black ops game. According to media reports Levy was was ecstatic .... Source : Gaea News Network.
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Darvocet Recalled
WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- The popular pain killer, that apparently relieved you from mild to moderate post surgical pains, is no more a boon. The latest studies reveal that Darvocet and Darvon, which has been used by more than 22 million people, is made up of a component called Propxyphene, that increases the risk of cardiac .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Darvocet Recalled.
'2010 China-Africa Brightness Action' Launched in Beijing
Medical team heads for Africa via charter flight; about 1,000 cataract surgeries planned during one week BEIJING, November 19, 2010 - The launching ceremony for the "2010 China-Africa Brightness Action" was held at Deer Jet's fix base operation (FBO), Beijing Capital International Airport on November 18. The charitable initiative, co-organized by the China Association for Promoting Democracy (CAPD), .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Every letter from Swamy dealt with: PMO affidavit
NEW DELHI - The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) filed an affidavit in the apex court Saturday saying a letter written by former MP Subramanian Swamy to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in October 2009 acknowledged that he was aware of the steps being taken on his seeking sanction to prosecute then communications minister A. Raja in ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Every letter from Swamy dealt with: PMO affidavit.
Migratory birds flock to Kashmir with the onset of winters
SRINAGAR - With the onset of winters in Jammu and Kashmir, more than two hundred thousand migratory birds from Central Asia and China have migrated to the region, flocking various wetland reserves. The state wildlife authorities claim to have received more avian visitors this .... Original article : Migratory birds flock to Kashmir with the onset of winters.
New book reveals how Ministers out for revenge turned against Gordon Brown
LONDON - Britain’s Shadow Deputy Prime Minister Harriet Harman had played a pivotal role in an attempted coup against former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, a new book has revealed. According to the Daily Mail, the revelations in the book ‘Brown At 10′ by political historians Anthony Seldon and Guy Lodge raise major questions about the loyalty .... Source : New book reveals how Ministers out for revenge turned against Gordon Brown.
McCann Erickson Appoints Linus Karlsson Chief Creative Officer and Chairman, New York and London
NEW YORK and LONDON, November 19, 2010 - McCann Worldgroup CEO Nick Brien announced today the appointment of Linus Karlsson as Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of McCann Erickson London and New York, effective immediately. (Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101119/NY05560-a ) (Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101119/NY05560LOGO-b ) "Linus is a true advertising genius ... Original source on Gaea Times at : McCann Erickson Appoints Linus Karlsson Chief Creative Officer and Chairman, New York and London.
PM greets nation on Guru Nanak Jayanti
NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of the birthday of Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion. In his message, Singh said Guru Nanaks life and message of brotherhood and equality of man remain relevant even today. By following his teachings, the world can overcome differences .... Read the original article : here.
Himachal hills freeze after snowfall
SHIMLA - Widespread rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh in the past two days brought down the mercury Saturday with Keylong in Lahaul and Spiti district recording below freezing point night temperature, a Met official said. Keylong recorded a low of minus 1.9 degrees Celsius, while the maximum was 7.8 degrees Celsius (Friday), Manmohan Singh, .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Palins' Facebook target refuses to accept apology
WASHINGTON - The man who was attacked on Facebook by Willow and Bristol Palin has refused to accept their apology. After Willow and Bristol apologized to the man whom Willow called homophobic slurs on his Facebook page, the man, identified as “Tre”, said that wasn’t good enough, reports TMZ.com. He said: “People are saying these are baby .... Original article : Palins’ Facebook target refuses to accept apology.
Warne tweets his disgust over Oz selectors' decision to drop Hauritz
MELBOURNE - Spin legend Shane Warne has criticized the Australian selectors for dropping Nathan Hauritz from the 13-man Ashes squad for the Gabba Test. Hauritz was left out of the Australian team with Tasmania’s Xavier Doherty and leg-spinning all-rounder Steve Smith named in the squad instead. Warne used his favourite medium, Twitter, to question the decision ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Warne tweets his disgust over Oz selectors’ decision to drop Hauritz.
Stem cell research on treating diabetes still on: Experts
NEW DELHI - Stem cell therapy for treating diabetes is still not adequate enough to combat the disease and research on this is still on, experts said Friday. “The therapy is still in the process of research, with separate studies carried for Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 diabetes,” Edward Horton, professor at the .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Stem cell research on treating diabetes still on: Experts.
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Get the Inside Track on the Hottest Database Technology at Lord's Cricket Club, London, on 7 December 2010 READING, England, November 19, 2010 - DediPower is helping to drive the NoSQL debate among the UK's technical community by holding a dedicated event on 7 December 2010, at Lord's Cricket Club, Media Centre. The "Demystifying ... Read : Demystify NoSQL With DediPower.