Journalist shot dead in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR - In a second such instance within five weeks, a journalist was shot dead by unidentified assailants at his residence in Raipur district, police said Monday. The killers were believed to be upset over a news story the scribe reported. Umesh Rajput, employed with Hindi daily Nai Duniya, was killed in Chhura area of .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Journalist shot dead in Chhattisgarh.
Rs.20 lakh looted from car showroom, guard murdered
PANCHKULA - Some unidentified men looted nearly Rs.20 lakh in cash from a car showroom here after murdering a security guard on duty, police said Monday. The incident took place late Sunday but was discovered Monday morning when another security guard came to join his duty at the Berkeley car showroom in the industrial .... Source article : Rs.20 lakh looted from car showroom, guard murdered.
26th January Metro Services Disruption
DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Owing to the Republic day dress rehearsals that took place on January 23rd 2011, the residents of Delhi had to put up with some disruptions in commuting. The two stations Udyog Bhawan and Central Secretariat were made unavailable for commute for the residents till 12.30 pm. These two metro stations .... Read the original article : 26th January Metro Services Disruption.
P. F. Chang's Rock 'N' Roll Arizona Marathon: Josh Cox And Sally Meyerhoff Win
PHOENIX (GaeaTimes.com)- On Sunday, nearly 30,000 participants walked or ran the streets of Arizona to win the coveted trophy and prize of P. F. Chang’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Arizona Marathon. The streets of the city were buzzing with thousands of people who came on the streets to witness such a great event. Josh Cox ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : P. F. Chang’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Arizona Marathon: Josh Cox And Sally Meyerhoff Win.
ICICI Bank's net profit jumps 30.5 percent in third quarter
NEW DELHI - One of India’s largest private lenders ICICI Bank Monday reported an increase of 30.5 percent in its net profit for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2010, which stood at Rs.1,437 crore. “Bank has posted a net profit of Rs.14,370.20 million for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2010 as compared to Rs.11,010.60 million .... Source article : ICICI Bank’s net profit jumps 30.5 percent in third quarter.
Agra battles water crisis as Yamuna is highly polluted
AGRA - Agra has been battling a water crisis for over a month now as the sewer and industrial effluents have polluted the Yamuna river, causing an inadequate water supply to the residents. There has been hardly any fresh inflow in the river as all it carries is the pollutants from Delhi and towns in ... Read more >>.
Shifting Sands - How Abu Dhabi is Transforming its Energy Landscape
ABU DHABI, UAE, January 17, 2011 - Last year's large scale oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico brought the world's attention once again to the continued depletion of our fossil fuels. Our constant quest to find new, sustainable, renewable forms of energy to power our planet continues apace as we seek out new ways of improving .... Read the original article : here.
Jammu and Kashmir on alert over Lashkar strike threat
JAMMU - A red alert was sounded across Jammu and Kashmir Monday following reports of a major terrorist strike being planned in the run-up to the Republic Day Jan 26, said sources in intelligence agencies here. The state government and the union home ministry have started exchanging notes on security issues on an hourly-basis. Terrorist [..] Read the original article: here.
Court accepts plea by Sadhvi Pragya's aide
NEW DELHI - Accepting a plea of Malegaon blast accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh’s associate Ananth Brahmachari about being “harassed” by investigators, the Delhi High Court Monday issued a notice to the centre, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Delhi Police Commissioner B.K. Gupta. The court has asked the three parties to appear before it April .... Read the original article : Court accepts plea by Sadhvi Pragya’s aide.
Thermometer can save loss of limbs in diabetes
LONDON - A new battery powered thermometer could greatly reduce the number of ulcers and limb amputations in people with diabetes. The device provides early warning of complications which can damage limbs to such an extent that they need amputation if left untreated. It has been developed by US-based Dibetica Solutions to be ... Read more »».
Delhi schools reopen as cold wave offers respite
NEW DELHI - Schools in Delhi reopened Monday after the biting cold of earlier weeks abated somewhat, putting an end to the extended winter vacation. The schools run by the Delhi government, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and private managements reopened after the government extended their closure till Jan 13 due .... Read the original article : Delhi schools reopen as cold wave offers respite.
Sussanne Roshan On 'Koffee With Karan'
MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Ace director Karan Johar’s celebrity chat show “Koffee With Karan” is known to give revealing insights to the fans about the personal life of their favorite Bollywood stars. Things were no different on the show last night when superstar Hrithik Roshan graced the couch along with his beautiful wife, Sussanne Roshan. .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Govinda forgoes his fee for 'Naughty @ 40???
NEW DELHI - Bollywood’s funny man Govinda settled for only the signing amount and didn’t take any more money for working in the long-delayed film “Naughty@40″. The actor wants the project to see the light of the day after being delayed for two years following an elongated shooting schedule in London and other [..] Read the original article: here.
Toshiba Announces a storm of new Computers
World’s leading electronics company Toshiba Corporation announced the release of their new series of computers today. Here we give you the details of specs and features of the new monitors. 1. High-standard AV Note PC: dynabook Qosmio T750/T8B Display: 15.6-inch LED-backlit widescreen laptop Processor: Intel Core i5-480M processor (2.66 GHz) OS: Windows 7 Home Premium HDD: 750GB RAM: 4GB RAM Blu-ray ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Toshiba Announces a storm of new Computers.
Supermarket Mania(R) 2
Manage the ins and outs of your own grocery store chain in the long-awaited sequel to the hit game. After the smashing success of her first store, Nikki???s Uncle Ross wants her to open up a new market chain in sunny west coast TinselTown. All of her friends are in for this great new endeavor, but [...]
Anti-estrogen medication 'cuts risk of dying from lung cancer'
WASHINGTON - Tamoxifen, an anti-estrogen breast cancer medication, may reduce an individual’s risk of death from lung cancer, says a new study. The research supports the hypothesis that there is a hormonal influence on lung cancer and that estrogen levels play a role in lung cancer patients’ prognosis. Led .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Anti-estrogen medication ‘cuts risk of dying from lung cancer’.
A big breakfast 'won't help you shed those pounds'
WASHINGTON - German researchers have suggested that eating a big breakfast may lead to gaining more weight. The study, which refutes previous findings that eating a big breakfast reduces total calorie intake over the day, found that those who enjoy a hearty breakfast are likely to have a big lunch and dinner. Volker Schusdziarra at the Else-Kroner-Fresenius .... Source : A big breakfast ‘won’t help you shed those pounds’.
MRC Technology Appoints New Director of Corporate Partnerships
LONDON, January 17, 2011 - MRC Technology announced today that Mike Johnson has been appointed Director, Corporate Partnerships. Mike joins MRC Technology to act as the principal conduit for communication between the UK's Medical Research Council (MRC) and MRC Technology, and to build productive partnerships with technology and funding organisations both nationally and internationally while ensuring operational delivery of .... Original article on Gaea Times at : MRC Technology Appoints New Director of Corporate Partnerships.
Court asks for revised reports on Sabarimala stampede
KOCHI - A division bench of the Kerala High Court Monday asked the forest department and the devaswom department’s special commissioner in Sabarimala to revise their reports on the Jan 14 stampede that killed 102 people as there were too many discrepancies. The bench comprising Justices Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan and P.S. Gopinathan had studied ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Court asks for revised reports on Sabarimala stampede.
MoEF to submit Lavasa report in Bombay High Court
MUMBAI - The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) will on Monday submit a report prepared by its Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) on the environmental impact of Lavasa in the Bombay High Court. The fate of Lavasa, planned across 25,000 acres in Baramati district near Pune, hangs in balance after objections were raised over .... Source : MoEF to submit Lavasa report in Bombay High Court.
Gerova Engages Kroll to Investigate Short Seller
HAMILTON, Bermuda, January 18, 2011 - Gerova Financial Group, Ltd. ("Gerova") (NYSE: GFC), a diversified financial services company, said today that it has retained the services of Kroll, the leading global intelligence and risk analysis firm, to investigate possible market manipulation and collusion aimed at driving down the price of Gerova's stock. Gerova intends to make public the .... Original source : Gerova Engages Kroll to Investigate Short Seller.
Migratory birds feel at home in Keetham Lake
AGRA - The favourable winter climate of tropical India attracts thousands of birds from different parts of the globe to Keetham Lake, which is located near Uttar Pradesh’s Agra city. Amit Kumar Singh, the game warden of the bird sanctuary, told reporters on Saturday that due to the presence of various migratory birds, many bird enthusiasts .... Original source : Migratory birds feel at home in Keetham Lake.
US court tells pet cat he 'must attend' jury duty or face consequences
LONDON - A pet cat in US that was summoned for jury duty has been told by a court that he “must attend”, even though his owner did her best to point out that he is “unable to speak or understand English”. Owner Anna Esposito had protested that there must be a mistake in her pet ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US court tells pet cat he ‘must attend’ jury duty or face consequences.
PM condoles demise of vocalist Bhimsen Joshi
NEW DELHI - The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has condoled the demise of legendary vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi. Dr. Singh in his message said the nation and the music world has lost a towering musical genius and the most famous ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : PM condoles demise of vocalist Bhimsen Joshi.
Bangla group's shutdown call evokes partial response
SILIGURI - Normal life was partially affected in Siliguri in north West Bengal’s Darjeeling district Monday on the second day of the 48-hour shutdown called by the Bangla O Bangla Bhasha Banchao Committee (BOBBBC) protesting the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha’s (GJM) movement for a separate state. “The shutdown evoked partial impact in Siliguri and Dooars (foothills ... Read more >>>.
ALQAEM International (FZE) and Biosign Technologies Inc. are Jointly Exhibiting at Arab Health 2011 in Dubai
SHARJAH, UAE, January 24, 2011 - ALQAEM International (FZE) ("Alqaem" or the "Company"), exclusive Biosign master distributor for the Middle East and North Africa Region (M.E.N.A.) today announced that they will be joining with Biosign Technologies Inc (TSX-V:BIO), the Canadian manufacturer of the revolutionary UFIT(R)TEN-20 non-invasive glucometer, to exhibit at the 36th Annual Arab Health Exhibition & Congress held .... Read the original article : ALQAEM International (FZE) and Biosign Technologies Inc. are Jointly Exhibiting at Arab Health 2011 in Dubai.
American Medical Systems Launches STEP Patient Education Program in Europe
Comprehensive Toolkit Helps Physicians Educate Patients about Today's Solutions for Erectile Dysfunction and Male Stress Urinary Incontinence MINNETONKA, Minnesota, January 17, 2011 - American Medical Systems(R) (AMS) (www.americanmedicalsystems.com/home.html) (Nasdaq: AMMD), a leading provider of world-class devices and therapies for male and female pelvic health, today announced the launch of its Solutions to Educate Patients Program (STEP) in Europe. The ... Read more : American Medical Systems Launches STEP Patient Education Program in Europe.
Concern for sparrows on spiritual leader's 100th birthday
MUMBAI - The forthcoming 100th birthday of spiritual head of the Dawoodi Bohra sect Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin in March will be celebrated by paying special attention to the humble sparrow, an official said here Monday. The Burhani Foundation and Nature Forever Society (NFS) have teamed up to distribute 52,000 bird feeders (trays with seeds kept ... Read : Concern for sparrows on spiritual leader’s 100th birthday.
This Buddhist monk is pop fan, likes fashion and tweets
BEIJING - A Buddhist monk has become popular for performing pop music, using latest gadgets and wearing fashionable gowns while travelling in China to spread his religion. Unlike traditional Buddhist monks, Shi Daoxin, formerly an abbot at a temple in eastern Jiangxi province, is a fan of Harry Potter and uses the latest iPhone and .... Read the original article : This Buddhist monk is pop fan, likes fashion and tweets.
New study explains humans' critical ability to throw long distances
WASHINGTON - A new study has revealed how humans, unlike any other species on Earth, readily learn to throw long distances. The study by Indiana University and the University of Wyoming has suggested that this unique evolutionary trait is entangled with language development in a way critical to our very existence. The study has shown that the ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : New study explains humans’ critical ability to throw long distances.
Dying star coughs out dust cloud`
LONDON - Astronomers on the look out for black holes have stumbled on a star that was fading with a whimper rather than a bang. Astronomers first spotted the supernova in a galaxy, some three billion light years from the Earth, in late August 2007 using NASA’s Spitzer space telescope. A supernova, the result of .... Source : Dying star coughs out dust cloud`.
David Hussey hopes England ODI series 'kick-starts' his career
SYDNEY - Australian all-rounder David Hussey is confident that his performance in the ongoing seven-match ODI series against England will ‘kick-start his career’ going into the 50-over World Cup in the Indian sub-continent. Hussey, who was recalled to the Australia one-day outfit after 18 months, .... Read the original article : David Hussey hopes England ODI series ‘kick-starts’ his career.
Selectors pick three spinners for India's World Cup squad
CHENNAI - India’s cricket selectors Monday ignored middle-order batsman Rohit Sharma and fast bowler Sreesanth, but included three spinners in the 15-member squad for the World Cup starting Feb 19 in the sub-continent. The exclusion of Sharma came as a major surprise as selectors picked both off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and leg-spinner Piyush Chawla, ahead of ... Read more »»».
Japanese Sumo Wrestler of Ukrainian Descent Received an Award From President of Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine, January 19, 2011 - President of Ukraine Victor Yanukovych awarded Koki Naya (Taiho) - prominent Japanese sumo wrestler of Ukrainian descent with the Order of Merit III Degree for developing Ukrainian-Japanese humanitarian relations and promoting the image of Ukraine. During his official four-day visit to Japan President Yanukovych met with Koki Naya - ... Original article on : Japanese Sumo Wrestler of Ukrainian Descent Received an Award From President of Ukraine.
Stem cells from patients could help test cardiac disease treatments
LONDON - Stem cells derived from a patient with an inherited heart disease could help test specific treatments for the disease, known as long QT syndrome, say scientists. Researchers from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology turned the skin cells into a type of all-purpose stem cell called induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPSCs. Prof. Lior Gepstein [..] Read the original article: here.
Corporaci??n Digitel Reduces Time of Bill Delivery by 90 Percent with Oracle Self-Service and E-Billing
Cost reduction and reduced delivery times cited as key benefits; Customers have quick and secure access to information Redwood Shores, CA ??? January 17, 2011 News Facts Corporaci??n Digitel CA, a telecommunications company offering mobile and public internet services in Venezuela, has selected Oracle Self-Service E-Billing version 5.1 for electronic customer invoicing. .... Read the original article : here.