Human fury claims another leopard, probe ordered
BHUBANESWAR - Another leopard fell prey to human fury as angry villagers Thursday hammered it to death with wooden sticks and cricket bats on the outskirts of this Orissa capital after it mauled two people. A probe has been ordered, an official said. The leopard, which reportedly strayed into the area near Gandarpur village from ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Human fury claims another leopard, probe ordered.
Five-hour-long London shop siege ends
LONDON - A man who threatened to blow himself up after barricading himself in a central London shop overnight has been arrested following a five-hour stand-off with police. Large parts of central London remained closed to commuters this morning as police aimed to ensure there was no threat ... Read : Five-hour-long London shop siege ends.
Read, sketch, buy, sell at India's first Comic Con
NEW DELHI - Remember pacing through your favourite comic book with a torch tucked inside a blanket? Indian comic book aficionados can now relive those moments at the country’s First Annual Indian Comic Convention here next month. An excellent combination of fun and serious business, the event will be a landmark for the industry in ... Original article on : Read, sketch, buy, sell at India’s first Comic Con.
Government to pump in Rs 6 bn to fight Maoists
NEW DELHI - The government is pumping in Rs.580 crore (Rs 5.8 billion) under a special security scheme which would include strengthening road connectivity and recruiting 12,000 more special police officers (SPO) to boost its fighting power against Maoists in mineral-rich central and eastern India. The central government is increasing its money and muscle power [..] Read the original article: here.
MicroRNAs could increase amputation risk in diabetics
WASHINGTON - A new study has discovered that micro-RNA, one of the smallest entities in the human genome, could increase the risk of limb amputation in diabetic patients who have poor blood flow. Andrea Caporali and colleagues at the University of Bristol have shown in an experimental cell study that conditions mimicking diabetes and a lack ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : MicroRNAs could increase amputation risk in diabetics.
'IGNOU committed to promoting Hindi'
NEW DELHI - The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is committed to conserving and promoting the Hindi language, Vice Chancellor V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai Thursday said. “Keeping in mind the government policies about the conservation of Indian languages, we leave no stone unturned to publish most of our courses in Hindi,” Pillai said in a ... Original article on : ‘IGNOU committed to promoting Hindi’.
Bollywood wishes Happy Lohri
NEW DELHI - Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, newly-wed actor Vivek Oberoi, singer Sunidhi Chauhan — the members of film fraternity have taken to Twitter to wish fans and loved ones “Happy Lohri”, the harvest festival celebrated Jan 13 every year with much fan fare in North India. Here is what celebs have to say ... Read more »»».
Panasonic unveiled 3TB, 3D and 3 Digital TV Tuner Video Recorder
This Digital Video recorder is the first model from Panasonic to feature in Japan 3TB of Storage as well as 3D video Support and 3 Digital TV tuners for just 320,000 Yen! Apart from this, Panasonic also has for you the DMR-BZT800 with a 2TB HDD or the DMR-BZT700 with only 1TB and last but not ... Read more »»».
Airport Mania 2 - Wild Trips
Take a one-way journey to fun with a fanciful frenzy of on-time operations. Return to the skies and visit incredible destinations in this amazing sequel where you guide colorful planes through landings, take-offs, and everything in-between. Take on the challenge of all-new creative levels in some of the most astounding places including the North Pole, Monsterville, [...]
'Thirdhand smoke' bigger health hazard than suspected
WASHINGTON - Cigarettes produce “thirdhand smoke” - an invisible residue that deposits on carpeting, clothing, furniture and other surfaces - that may be a bigger health hazard than previously thought, Israeli scientists have reported. The study, published in “Environmental Science & Technology” journal, extends the known health risks of tobacco to people who encounter the .... Source article on Gaea Times at : ‘Thirdhand smoke’ bigger health hazard than suspected.
Financial Fear of the Dentist Worse Than the Drill
LONDON, January 12, 2011 - It used to be a fear of the dentist that kept us away from the dental chair but today it is more than twice as likely to be the cost of dental care that's holding us back, according to research from Tesco Dental Insurance (www.tescofinance.com/personal/finance/insurance/dentalins/index.jsp). Over a third of .... Read the original article : Financial Fear of the Dentist Worse Than the Drill.
New rules for tourist visa to 'curb misuse'
NEW DELHI - Foreigners travelling to India on tourist visas have to give a two-month gap before they re-enter the country, according to new government rules aimed at avoiding “misuse” of the tourist visa. “It has come to the notice of the government that there has been abuse, misuse of tourist visa. With a view ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New rules for tourist visa to ‘curb misuse’.
Republic of Georgia Holds Israeli Businessman on $100 Million 'Ransom', Says Jailed Man's Law Firm, Gornitzky & Co
Georgia Accused of Human Rights Violations As 'Show Trial' Begins TBILISI, Georgia, January 12, 2011 - Georgian authorities are proceeding with the trial of Israeli businessman Rony Fuchs, who has been held without bail in Tbilisi, the capital of the republic of Georgia, since Georgian authorities arrested him on October 14. Mr. Fuchs is little better than a ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Republic of Georgia Holds Israeli Businessman on $100 Million 'Ransom', Says Jailed Man's Law Firm, Gornitzky & Co.
Karunanidhi writes to PM over Lankan navy killing Indian fisherman
CHENNAI - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi has sent a telegram to the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, demanding his immediate intervention in stopping the killing of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan navy. “Atrocities of Lankan navy are continuing unabated in spite of repeated ... Original article on : Karunanidhi writes to PM over Lankan navy killing Indian fisherman.
Ukraine's MP: Yulia Tymoshenko Resorts to her European Connections to Deny Corruption Allegations
KIEV, Ukraine, January 13, 2011 - "Former Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko lost hope to find support in Ukraine," says Vladyslav Zabarskyi, the People's Deputy from the Party of Regions, the head of the Subcommittee on civil law of the Parliamentary Committee on Judicial Policy. Vladyslav Zabarsky released such a comment in response .... Read the original article : here.
President, vice president greet nation on Makar Sankranti, Pongal
NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil and Vice President Hamid Ansari Thursday greeted the nation on Makar Sankranti and Pongal and wished prosperity and happiness to the people. “May these festivals bind the communities and regions of India in a bond of love and affection and inspire us to work for the unity and ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : President, vice president greet nation on Makar Sankranti, Pongal.
World's fastest 'molecular movie' recorded
LONDON - Scientists at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin fur Materialien und Energie (HZB) and the Technische Uni-versitat Berlin (TUB) have successfully come one step closer to recording a ‘molecular movie.’ Molecular level process are not just miniscule, they are often extremely fast, and therefore difficult to capture in action. But .... Source article on Gaea Times at : World’s fastest ‘molecular movie’ recorded.
Liverpool succumbs to tenth defeat of season
LONDON - Liverpool caretaker chief Kenny Dalglish lost his second consecutive game since taking over from Roy Hodgson as his players suffered humiliation at the hands of Blackpool. After a 10th defeat of the season for Liverpool, and a stunning ... Original article on : Liverpool succumbs to tenth defeat of season.
Dumfries and Galloway Council Launch Online School Top Ups With sQuid
DUMFRIES, Scotland, January 12, 2011 - sQuid, the electronic payments network and Dumfries and Galloway Council, today announced the launch of online top ups at Moffat Academy for secondary school pupils. Dumfries and Galloway Council have pioneered the use of their National Entitlement Card (NEC) at local schools to enable sQuid electronic money to be ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Dumfries and Galloway Council Launch Online School Top Ups With sQuid.