Man kills daughter's lover for family honour
LUCKNOW - In a case of honour killing, a Dalit youth in Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh was killed by the family of an upper caste girl with whom he was in a relationship, police said Friday. The girl’s father Madan, two brothers and an uncle have been booked for killing the 21-year-old Atul Kumar, .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Uproar in Orissa assembly over Collector's abduction
BHUBANESWAR - The Opposition parties disrupted proceedings in the rissa Assembly for the second consecutive day on Friday over abduction of Malkangiri District Collector R Vineel Krishna. As Speaker Pradip Kumar Amat asked ministers to reply to questions put by treasury bench members, Oppsition MLAs rushed towards his podium shouting slogans at the top of ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Uproar in Orissa assembly over Collector’s abduction.
Akbar Padamsee to lead Sotheby's Asian art sale
NEW DELHI - British auction house Sotheby’s sale of Indian and Southeast Asian art in New York March 25 will be led by an important art work by artist Akbar Padamsee. Padamsee’s art work, “Untitled (Reclining Nude)”, is one of the highlights of Sotheby’s Asia Week series of auctions in New York, carrying an estimated .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Akbar Padamsee to lead Sotheby’s Asian art sale.
Clearwater Seafoods Announces British Retail Consortium (BRC) Certification
HALIFAX, Canada, February 17, 2011 - Clearwater is pleased to announce the recent certification of two of its processing facilities under the British Retail Consortium (BRC) standard for food safety. Pierce Fisheries, specializing in processed lobster and individually quick frozen Canadian and Argentine scallops, and St. Anthony Seafoods, specializing in cooked and peeled shrimp have been certified by .... Read the original article : Clearwater Seafoods Announces British Retail Consortium (BRC) Certification.
Hostage crisis: Patnaik urges Maoists to extend deadline
BHUBANESWAR - Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Friday appealed to the Maoists not to harm the Malkangiri district collector and an engineer they are holding captive and urged them to extend their deadline that lapses in the evening. “We are in the process of trying to establish contact. My appeal to the concerned persons is .... Read the original article : Hostage crisis: Patnaik urges Maoists to extend deadline.
Panjab varsity to hold first alumni meet Saturday
CHANDIGARH - Panjab University (PU), one of the oldest universities in the country that is Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s alma mater, is organising its first university-level alumni meet Saturday. Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra will deliver the inaugural address at the meet and several former students are expected to participate. PUs Dean-Alumni Relations Bhupinder ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Panjab varsity to hold first alumni meet Saturday.
Goa tourism raises concern over 'Dum Maro Dum' content
PANAJI - Two months before its release, Rohan Sippy’s “Dum Maro Dum” has rattled Goa’s tourism industry as initial reports about the Abhishek Bachchan-starrer suggest that the movie delves a lot into the state’s narcotics mafia and sex trade. Both the contentious issues have put Goa on the international map of infamy and with ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Goa tourism raises concern over ‘Dum Maro Dum’ content.
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Smoking, exercise influence Vitamin E's effect on pneumonia risk
WASHINGTON - Vitamin E supplementation may decrease or increase, or may have no effect, on the risk of pneumonia depending on the level of smoking and leisure time exercise, according to a study. In laboratory studies, vitamin E has influenced the immune system. In several animal studies vitamin E protected against viral and bacterial infections. However, ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Smoking, exercise influence Vitamin E’s effect on pneumonia risk.
European eHealth Week 2011 Confirms Participation of Prominent Organizations, Partners, Exhibitors and Country Pavilions
EU-wide Networking and Information Platform Unites Fragmented Industry Behind a Common Goal: Advancing the Application of eHealth in Europe BRUSSELS and BUDAPEST, Hungary, February 17, 2011 - eHealth Week 2011 (ehealthweek.org/) announced today that some of the world's most prestigious and influential eHealth organisations and industry partners will participate in this year's event to exchange views with EU .... Original source : European eHealth Week 2011 Confirms Participation of Prominent Organizations, Partners, Exhibitors and Country Pavilions.
Former Kerala minister sent to prison
KOCHI - Former Kerala power minister R. Balakrishnan Pillai surrendered before a special court and was sent to the Central Prison here Friday, a day after the Supreme Court handed him a one-year jail term in a corruption case. Special court judge B. Vijayakumar directed police to take both Pillai and another accused, contractor .... Source : Former Kerala minister sent to prison.
Viktor Yanukovych: Yulia Tymoshenko Should be Allowed to Move With no Restrictions
KYIV, Ukraine, February 17, 2011 - Viktor Yanukovych believes that Yulia Tymoshenko should have an opportunity to go to Brussels. "If she has a desire to go, then she shouldn't be denied the right to move with no restrictions," said Ukrainian President to the journalists. When asked by reporters about the situation with the ... Read more : Viktor Yanukovych: Yulia Tymoshenko Should be Allowed to Move With no Restrictions.
Sexy Russian spy Anna Chapman set to enter politics?
MELBOURNE - Sexy Russian spy Anna Chapman is tipped to run for parliament as a member of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party. Frants Klintsevich, a senior United Russia official, says that Chapman, praised by Putin for her service to the country, is officially a “party supporter” and will be eligible for full membership in .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Sexy Russian spy Anna Chapman set to enter politics?.
Sustained by Cloud Computing and International Development, Esker Achieves 19% Growth in 2010
DERBY, England, February 18, 2011 - Esker, the leader in document process automation solutions, announced today that it has achieved 32.7 million Euros in sales revenue for 2010 - a 19% increase over the previous year Positioned among the leading French software vendors, Esker has successfully incorporated cloud computing into its solutions and achieved international development. .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Karmapa to visit Sarnath next month
DHARAMSALA - As the controversy over the recovery of foreign and Indian currency worth Rs.70 million ($1.5 million) from the 17th Karmapa’s monastery is gradually coming to an end, the Karmapa is headed next month to Sarnath, the birthplace of Buddhism, monastery officials said. Even as the state and central intelligence agencies are keeping tabs .... Read the original article : Karmapa to visit Sarnath next month.
Indian defence scientists develop bio-toilets for soldiers
BANGALORE - Indian defence scientists have recruited a small army of bacteria and harnessed solar power to build bio-toilets for managing the human waste of soldiers stationed at glaciers and other low temperature areas. “Human waste disposal in high altitude and low temperature areas is a burning problem,” a spokesman for the Defence Research and .... Original source : Indian defence scientists develop bio-toilets for soldiers.
Tait aims to win World Cup for second time to relive 'indescribable fun'
SYDNEY - Australian pacer Shaun Tait has that he would like to win the World Cup for second time, as it’s hard to describe how much joy winning the trophy gives. Tait was one of the stars of Australia’s unbeaten campaign in the Caribbean in 2007, taking 23 wickets at 20.30. “The best memory of my career .... Original source : Tait aims to win World Cup for second time to relive ‘indescribable fun’.
The National Trust Launches Drive to Get Britain Outdoors
SWINDON, England, February 17, 2011 - The National Trust has announced a major shift in its focus as it aims to help more people enjoy to outdoors and get closer to nature by focusing on walking, cycling and camping. The charity - often narrowly and wrongly associated only with country houses - will promote .... Source : The National Trust Launches Drive to Get Britain Outdoors.
MarketsandMarkets: Worldwide Smartphones Market Worth US$258.9 Billion by 2015 and Mobile Phone Market Worth US$341.4 Billion by the Same Year
DALLAS, February 17, 2011 - According to a new market research report, 'World Mobile phone & Smartphone Market (2010 - 2015)', published by MarketsandMarkets (www.marketsandmarkets.com), the total global mobile handset market is expected to reach US$341.4 billion by 2015 while smartphone sales will account for 75.8% of the overall mobile handset revenue at US$258.9 billion in the same year. ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : MarketsandMarkets: Worldwide Smartphones Market Worth US$258.9 Billion by 2015 and Mobile Phone Market Worth US$341.4 Billion by the Same Year.