Burning of Malegaon official to be probed; compensation announced
MUMBAI - Mahrashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has announced a Rs.25 lakh compensation for the family of Malegoan additional district collector Yeshwant Sonawane, who was burnt alive by the oil mafia while on a raid Tuesday. The chief minister has also ordered a probe into the gruesome killing. The chief minister Tuesday night also announced ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Burning of Malegaon official to be probed; compensation announced.
Texas restaurant to forgo plan to serve lion-meat tacos after threats
WASHINGTON - A restaurant in Arizona has decided to give up its plan to serve lion-meat tacos, and cited safety concerns and following threats from angry protestors as the reason. Boca Tacos y Tequila, a Tucson Tex-Mex joint had in ... Read more »»».
Toyota recalling 1.7 mn vehicles globally
TOKYO - Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp plans to recall 1.7 million vehicles worldwide, including 1.28 million in Japan, to repair faulty parts, including defective fuel pipes, the world’s largest automaker said Wednesday. The recalls in Japan were for 16 models, including the Noah and Voxy minivans, manufactured from May 2000 to October 2008, a Toyota .... Original source : Toyota recalling 1.7 mn vehicles globally.
Business Success Depends on Managing Complexity Well: KPMG Study
DAVOS, Switzerland, January 26, 2011 - More than 90 percent of senior executives across 22 countries say their organization's success depends on managing today's complex business issues, primarily the regulatory landscape and information management, but less than half believe the actions they are taking to manage complexity have been very effective, says a new study from KPMG International. ... Original article on : Business Success Depends on Managing Complexity Well: KPMG Study.
Four held as probe begins into Lahore, Karachi blasts
ISLAMABAD - Four suspects have been held as investigations began into Tuesday’s bombings in Lahore and Karachi that left 15 people dead, a media report said. Dunya TV reported that police have sealed the Lahore blast site near the revered shrine Data Darbar, where the saint’s 967th birth anniversary celebrations were underway. The funeral of ... Read : Four held as probe begins into Lahore, Karachi blasts.
Year of India in Canada to kick off in March
TORONTO - India has unveiled year-long activities and programmes for its Year of India in Canada with the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Carleton University to fund an India Chair at the university’s Canada-India Centre for Excellence in Science, Technology, Trade and Policy. The Year of India in Canada will start March 4 .... Source : Year of India in Canada to kick off in March.
Shakira 'celebrating' after scoring a billion YouTube views
WASHINGTON - Shakira has revealed that she’s really happy after scoring a billion views on video sharing website YouTube.com. The sexy singer hit the milestone on Tuesday and thanked her online fans for their support. “Thank you all for this magnificent news. A ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Shakira ‘celebrating’ after scoring a billion YouTube views.
Puzzle Kingdoms
Order troops across the map, conquering cities through innovative puzzle gameplay. Players build and manage armies led by heroic commanders to save the world of Etheria from the brink of destruction. By matching corresponding gems on the game board, players will both inflict damage on enemy forces while building mana that can be used to perform [...]
Shot Congresswoman Giffords may be released from ICU next week
WASHINGTON - Gabrielle Giffords, the Democrat Representative who was in critical condition after being shot in Arizona, may be released from intensive care and transferred to a brain rehabilitation hospital as early as this week. ABC News quoted her doctors as saying that fluid accumulation in her brain that concerned them ... Read more : Shot Congresswoman Giffords may be released from ICU next week.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Partner to Immunize Children
Together pledge $100 million to fight preventable diseases in Afghanistan and Pakistan SEATTLE and ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, January 26, 2011 - His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Partner to Immunize Children.
Rights groups cry foul as Nepal denies torture at UN
KATHMANDU - As Nepal underwent the first periodic review of its human rights situation at the UN in Geneva, rights groups have said that security forces continue to practise “systematic torture” even four years after the end of a decade of communist insurrection that saw torture and extrajudicial killings. The Nepal NGO Coalition for the .... Source : Rights groups cry foul as Nepal denies torture at UN.
Pageantry, national spirit mark R-Day fete in Karnataka
BANGALORE - Pomp, pageantry and national spirit marked the 62nd Republic Day celebrations Wednesday in Karnataka as Governor H.R. Bhardwaj hoisted the tricolour and inspected the guard of honour at a ceremonial parade here. Amid tight security on a sunny day with cool breeze wafting over Field Marshal Manekshaw parade ground, the governor unfurled the .... Read the original article : Pageantry, national spirit mark R-Day fete in Karnataka.
Dassault Falcon to Provide On-Site Support at the World Economic Forum
SAINT-CLOUD, France, January 26, 2011 - Dassault has positioned a dedicated team at the Zurich Airport to ensure the highest level of customer support for Falcon operators attending the World Economic Forum, which will begin its annual meeting January 26 and runs through January 30. The forum, held in Davos, Switzerland, brings together business, political, intellectual and other leaders ... Original article on : Dassault Falcon to Provide On-Site Support at the World Economic Forum.
India's Islamic, Buddhist heritage on display
NEW DELHI - Be it Sufi traditions or Bidri art, India’s Islamic heritage was highlighted at the Republic Day parade here Wednesday, an event watched by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim nation. The tableaus from Bihar and Karnataka showcased a Sufi shrine and Bidri craft, a field dominated by Muslim ... Read more >>>.
Protection of large-scale landscapes could triple Tiger numbers in Asia
WASHINGTON - Some of the world’s leading conservation scientists have suggested that Asia’s tiger reserves could support more than 10,000 wild tigers - 3 times the current number - if they are managed as large-scale landscapes that allow for connectivity between core breeding sites. Co-authored by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) scientists, the study is the .... Original article : Protection of large-scale landscapes could triple Tiger numbers in Asia.
Pakistan confident of making strong comeback by winning third one-dayer: Intikhab
WELLINGTON - Pakistan is confident of making a strong comeback in the ongoing one-day series against New Zealand, team manager Intikhab Alam has said. Speaking to SAMAA TV at Queenstown Events Center on Wednesday, Intikhab expressed his disappointment over ... Read more >>.
British Airways Football Legends Invitational Tournament 2011 Launched
CRAWLEY, England, January 25, 2011 - The British Airways Football Legends Invitational Tournament 2011 has been officially launched by the Barbados Tourism Authority. This will excite Brits and Bajans in the run up to a spectacular clash of the Titans. The six-a-side tournament will be held at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, on 10-11 June .... Source article on Gaea Times at : British Airways Football Legends Invitational Tournament 2011 Launched.
The Oracle Education Foundation Partners with Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) to Help Students Develop 21st Century Skills
Over 2,000 MESA Students to Benefit from ThinkQuest Online Learning Platform Redwood Shores, California ??? January 25, 2011 News Facts The Oracle Education Foundation (OEF) (www.oraclefoundation.org/) and Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) (www.ucop.edu/mesa/about/mesausa.html) have partnered to bring OEF's ThinkQuest (www.thinkquest.org/) to more than 2,000 students in California, Colorado, Maryland, and Washington over the ... Read more : The Oracle Education Foundation Partners with Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) to Help Students Develop 21st Century Skills.