Besides Ahmedabad, the BJP won the civic polls in Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot and Bhavnagar with a two-thirds majority. The party, which decimated the Congress, got a simple majority in Jamnagar.
Oct 12, 2010
CWG: India beat England on penalties to reach hockey final
The Indians displayed great character and determination before a packed Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, to not only make a remarkable comeback into the match but also kept a cool head to convert all their strokes in the shoot out after both the sides were tied at 3-3 at the end of the regulation 70 minutes. </div>
India elected to UNSC as non-permanent member
UNITED NATIONS: After a gap of 19 years, India was today elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, a position which would help it push more aggressively for the reform of the world body's top organ.
Oct 11, 2010
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Settlers move furniture out of Jerusalem home
Israeli settlers ransacked the home of a Palestinian family in occupied East Jerusalem's Old City early Sunday tossing furniture into the street. Homeowner Mazin Qirrish said Israeli police provided protection to the settlers as his family and neighbors tried to the prevent the evacuation of their home. The family's troubles began 14 September as settlers announced their plan to move in, claiming ownership. An Israeli court recently ruled in favor of the settlers...
American Science’s Racist History Still Haunts the World
Early in America’s crusade to spread the wonders of modern medicine, a group of researchers in Guatemala did something unspeakable in the name of science. Documentation of the project is just now coming to light, more than 60 years later, and it reads like a horror novel: Hundreds of men systematically infected with syphilis and other sexually transmitted diseases in an effort, endorsed by both the U.S. and Guatemalan governments, to research the effectiveness of drug treatment.
When Did Teachers Become Bums?
When did teachers become bums? When did it become okay to vilify an entire occupation — three million college educated professionals working as hard as anyone to make the world a better place? It wasn’t that long ago that teachers occupied a quasi-secular-sainthood. It was the underpaid, overworked teachers who guided, inspired, succored, and cajoled every one of us to find in ourselves that bigger person we all long to be.
Torture Victim Sues Obama Administration Over `Kafkaesque Nightmare'
In a first for a former Guantánamo captive freed by a federal judge, a Syrian man now living in Europe is suing the U.S. government for damages from what he calls a ``Kafkaesque nightmare.'' Abdul Razak al JankoThe 44-page lawsuit by Abdul Razak al Janko, 32, described a decade-long odyssey of detention -- first in Taliban-era Afghanistan, where he was tortured as an alleged pro-American Israeli spy, and later in U.S. military prisons that ignored or misdiagnosed his history as a torture
White House staff exodus exposes Obama to charges of disarray
More senior staff including defence secretary Robert Gates, and senior advisor David Axelrod, leave their jobs. More senior White House staff are to leave in the next few months, adding to the high exit rate from President Barack Obama's administration. Political analysts attribute the attrition rate to exhaustion, but Republican opponents blame disarray inside the White House, with an insular team responsible for too many policy failures.
How Hank Paulson's Inaction Helped Goldman Sachs
Henry Paulson has received widespread acclaim for his bare-knuckled decision-making as the treasury secretary at the peak of the 2008 financial crisis, but former federal regulators say he missed multiple chances to contain the disaster.
Major shift: California leans toward marijuana legalization
A new Field Poll highlighted Sunday in The San Francisco Chronicle (whose site has crashed as of this writing) suggests that the tide has turned in favor of medical marijuana legalization. "In a dramatic shift of sentiment, nearly half of California's likely voters now want to legalize marijuana use in the state, according to a new Field Poll," the site's authors write.
Currency wars are necessary if all else fails
The overwhelming fact of the global currency system is that America needs a much weaker dollar to bring its economy back into kilter and avoid slow ruin, yet the rest of the world cannot easily handle the consequences of such a wrenching adjustment. There is not enough demand to go around.
Prisoners Protest by Self-Mutilation
ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN - Horrific protests that have seen hundreds of inmates slice their stomachs open over conditions in jails in Kazakhstan are set to continue as the UN accuses the Central Asian country of trying to mask the real state of its prison system. Convicts have said that torture, beatings and rapes are common in prisons and that the only option left to them to highlight their plight to the outside world is brutal self-mutilation.
Afghan War, Afghan Holocaust & Afghan Genocide 9th Anniversary - 4.9 million dead, 3.2 million refugees
The Afghan War has now entered its 10th year. It has become the longest US war. As of 7 October 2010, the 9th Anniversary of the US invasion of Afghanistan, the human cost of the Afghan War has been estimated as about 4.9 million violent deaths or non-violent avoidable deaths from Occupier-imposed deprivation.
Drunken diplomacy: new settlements
Barack Obama should demand an end to settlement expansions in the West Bank, putting Israel on the road to redemption. "Disappointed." That's the best the US could do. The Israeli government ends a 10-month suspension on settlement construction - it was, in fact only a partial freeze, but that's another story - and cement and bulldozers immediately start to spread across the West Bank. Did anyone really expect better?
Cuba's changes: what would Che say?
Cubans who previously worked for the state will be encouraged to take up farming under new economic policies. It is hard to imagine what Che Guevara, the legendary communist revolutionary, would make of Cuba's plan to lay off 500,000 state workers by 2011 as the island moves closer to a market economy.
A huge setback for, if not the end of, the American nuclear renaissance
A cascade of insurmountable obstacles now stand in the path of development of the widely trumpeted new generation of nuclear power generating plants in the US despite generous federal loan guarantees offered by Obama’s Department of Energy.
MUSIC AND TONES RISE FOR GAZA BY LAUREN BOOTH
Until now, it' been a real source of pride amongst Israel's support network that big name musicians have felt 'safe' to appear at Zionist fund raisers. Even whilst Israel commits ever more stomach churning war crimes in Palestine and -as we saw in May with the attack on the Freedom Flotilla - in international waters. Aappearing at events to raise issues related to justice in Palestine was seen as a sure fire way of artists being branded anti semitic- leading to (so artists were lead to believe) falls in record sales and trouble s booking tour venues. But, as Gilad Atzmon has aptly named his latest CD ' the tide has changed.'
GILAD ATZMON: WAGNER AGAIN
Oi vey, an Israeli orchestra plans to play the music of this meshigine Wagner, whom Hitler loved so much. Wagner’s music is considered taboo in Israel, it is years since he made it to top 40’s in the Jewish state. Wagner also held views that are far from being popular amongst Jews. He once wrote that Jews were only capable of producing money-making music and not works of art. I guess that Israelis do not like meshiges with an astute reading of the socio-economy of the show business.
Chile mine shaft reinforced, ready for rescue
MINE SAN JOSE: Chilean engineers Monday completed reinforcing a rescue shaft with steel tubes, preparing for an operation to bring 33 trapped miners to the surface, a local lawmaker said.
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HC sets aside divorce for wife of dead man
MUMBAI: Can a divorce be granted to a woman whose husband is dead? The Pune family court certainly thought so and passed just such an order recently. But finding the Pune order nothing short of "preposterous, a bench of Justices B H Marlapalle and U D Salvi of the Bombay high court set it aside on Monday.
A Pune-based woman who was married for almost 20 years through a love match and had two minor teenagers was going through a divorce battle when a freak accident took her husband's life.
A Pune-based woman who was married for almost 20 years through a love match and had two minor teenagers was going through a divorce battle when a freak accident took her husband's life.
London bombers may have changed attack date: Inquests
WASHINGTON: US doctors have begun treating the first patient with embryonic stem cells as part of the first human study of the controversial treatment authorized by the government, the Geron Corporation said Monday.
US treats first patient with human embryonic stem cells
WASHINGTON: US doctors have begun treating the first patient with embryonic stem cells as part of the first human study of the controversial treatment authorized by the government, the Geron Corporation said Monday.
India wins first Games track & field gold since Milkha Singh in 1958
From left, Krishna Poonia, Harwant Kaur, and Seema Antil pose with their medals for the women's discus during the Commonwealth Games at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. (AP Photo)
Arnie’s back – in Skolkovo
by Lidia Okorokova at 11/10/2010 20:49
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger flew into Moscow on Sunday for a three-day visit that included a whistle-stop tour of Russia’s answer to Silicon Valley, a ride on the metro and a spin in President Dmitry Medvedev’s vintage Chaika.
Schwarzenegger to lead tech delegation to Russia
MOSCOW — California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will lead a delegation to Russia next week to meet with President Dmitry Medvedev and visit the future Russian "Silicon Valley", organisers said Wednesday.
Military parade to honour Kim Jong-un casting Corporation)
A senior North Korean official has given the first public confirmation that the youngest son of the dictator Kim Jong-il will succeed his father.The closed communist state is this weekend expected to hold the biggest military parade in its history in part to honour the rise of Kim Jong-un.
Speaking to the APTN news agency, North Korean ruling party member Yang Hyong-sop said his people were honoured to serve Kim Jong-un.
The comments are the first public confirmation by a regime official that Kim Jong-il's youngest son will succeed his ailing father.
Speaking to the APTN news agency, North Korean ruling party member Yang Hyong-sop said his people were honoured to serve Kim Jong-un.
The comments are the first public confirmation by a regime official that Kim Jong-il's youngest son will succeed his ailing father.
BBC News - Chile reveals timing of attempt to rescue 33 miners
An attempt to rescue 33 Chilean miners trapped deep underground could begin at midnight on Tuesday (0300 GMT), Mining Minister Laurence Golborne says.
A test of the rescue capsule has been carried out successfully, descending almost the whole way down the 622m (680yd) shaft, engineers say.
A test of the rescue capsule has been carried out successfully, descending almost the whole way down the 622m (680yd) shaft, engineers say.
Yahoo News
- Karzai: Talks with Taliban on for 'some time' (AP)
- American economists in the buzz for Nobel (AP)
- Law punishing fake heroes may go to Supreme Court (AP)
- DA: Anti-gay NYC attack laced with hate speech (AP)
- Unemployed find old jobs now require more skills (AP)
- 5 killed, 4 injured in crash in southeast Michigan (AP)
Oct 10, 2010
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- Hungarian factory sorry for those killed by sludge (AP)
- Govt: No call for Social Security increase in 2011 (AP)
- Trapped Chilean miners argue over who's out last (AP)
- White House doubts need to halt all foreclosures (AP)
- Solomon Burke dies at Amsterdam airport at 70 (AP)
- 8 gang suspects arraigned in NYC anti-gay attack (AP)
Obama loses another staffer
Tourist space ship has test run
MOJAVE, California - Virgin Galactic's new passenger space rocket SpaceShipTwo has made its first solo glide flight.
COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010: Amir Khan fights brother Haroon's corner in row over England snub
Amir Khan has entered the row over his brother Haroon’s non-selection for the England Commonwealth Games team in a series of angry Twitter posts aimed at head coach Rob McCracken.
Commonwealth Games Organising Committee clips Lalit Bhanot’s wings
After being embarrassed by his comments on a number of occasions, it looks like the Commonwealth Games big bosses have ran out of patience with Organising Committee’s secretary general Lalit Bhanot.
India beat Pakistan 7-4 to enter Commonwealth Games Hockey Semi-finals
Drag flick specialist Sandeep Singh inspired India to a 7 - 4 win over arch rivals and 2006 Commonwealth Games losing finalists Pakistan, in a do-or-die encounter at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium on Sunday night. The win propels India into the semi finals of the Hockey event, of the XIX Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.
Three Indian wrestlers in finals at Commonwealth Games | NetIndian | India News
Three Indian wrestlers, including world champion Sushil Kumar, went through to the gold medal matches in the Commonwealth Games here today.
Commonwealth Games: Sushil Kumar fights all odds
On Sunday, India’s Sushil Kumar displayed why he is the number one wrestler in the world. The Olympic bronze medallist won gold for the country as he defeated Heinrich Barnes of South Africa in the men’s 66kg freestyle category here at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex.
Miners may see freedom Wednesday
Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green: Karate Parents
Enjoying a leisurely weekend family outing, Megan Fox and husband Brian Austin Green were side-by-side in Hollywood, California on Saturday afternoon (October 9).
The "Jennifer's Body" actress and her hubby happened to be picking up Brian's son Kassius, who was just finished up with his karate class session.
The "Jennifer's Body" actress and her hubby happened to be picking up Brian's son Kassius, who was just finished up with his karate class session.
Kim Kardashian's Connecticut Adventure
Continuing on with life on the east coast, Kim Kardashian was spotted stepping out in New York City on Saturday evening (October 9).
The E! reality beauty looked adorable as she hopped into an awaiting ride en route to greet fans in Connecticut.
The E! reality beauty looked adorable as she hopped into an awaiting ride en route to greet fans in Connecticut.
Kourtney Kardashian: Big Apple Bonding with Her Men
Partaking in a little weekend family fun, Kourtney Kardashian, Scott Disick and baby Mason headed out in sunny New York City on Saturday (October 9).
Grabbing a bite to eat to begin the day, the E! reality couple later took little Mason over to Jamba Juice for a refreshing smoothie snack.
Grabbing a bite to eat to begin the day, the E! reality couple later took little Mason over to Jamba Juice for a refreshing smoothie snack.
Katrina Bowden's LIV Birthday Bash
Partaking in a belated birthday bash, Katrina Bowden partied the night away at LIV at The Fontainebleau in Miami, Florida on Friday night (October 8).
The "30 Rock" actress - who turned 22-years-old on September 19 - was joined at the fancy soiree by pal Ben Jorgensen while the event was also held in celebration of Flo Rida's 21st birthday (which was September 17).
The "30 Rock" actress - who turned 22-years-old on September 19 - was joined at the fancy soiree by pal Ben Jorgensen while the event was also held in celebration of Flo Rida's 21st birthday (which was September 17).
Olsen Twins: LAX Ladies
Finished up with their fashionable visit to France, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen were spotted touching down at LAX Airport in Los Angeles on Saturday (October 9).
In quite the hurry, the former "Full House" stars rushed through the terminal as they loaded into an awaiting car after the overseas trip for Paris Fashion Week.
In quite the hurry, the former "Full House" stars rushed through the terminal as they loaded into an awaiting car after the overseas trip for Paris Fashion Week.
Miranda Kerr's Undeniably Hot Holiday Shoot
She's currently well into her first pregnancy, but Miranda Kerr was able to fit in a few stunning photo shoots before welcomingly watching her belly expand.
The Aussie stunner can be seen both in a brand new Victoria's Secret lingerie shoot, as well as a flawless swimwear campaign for Iceberg.
The Aussie stunner can be seen both in a brand new Victoria's Secret lingerie shoot, as well as a flawless swimwear campaign for Iceberg.
Ashley Tisdale: Planet Blue Beautiful
Finally back home after a lengthy stay up north of the border, Ashley Tisdale partook in a day of shopping in Malibu, California on Saturday (October 9).
In quite high spirits, the "Aliens In the Attic" actress joined a gal pal as they pair perused the offerings at the local Planet Blue while chatting it up amongst one another.
In quite high spirits, the "Aliens In the Attic" actress joined a gal pal as they pair perused the offerings at the local Planet Blue while chatting it up amongst one another.
Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth: Dining with Deacon
Uniting for the weekend, Reese Witherspoon and her boyfriend Jim Toth took Deacon Phillippe out for lunch at Lula Cocina Mexicana in Santa Monica, CA on Saturday afternoon (October 9).
Continuing to help out as her young son deals with his first serious injury, the "Legally Blonde" beauty kindly aided Deacon with his crutches as he got into the car following the midday meal.
Continuing to help out as her young son deals with his first serious injury, the "Legally Blonde" beauty kindly aided Deacon with his crutches as he got into the car following the midday meal.
Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth: Dining with Deacon
Uniting for the weekend, Reese Witherspoon and her boyfriend Jim Toth took Deacon Phillippe out for lunch at Lula Cocina Mexicana in Santa Monica, CA on Saturday afternoon (October 9).
Continuing to help out as her young son deals with his first serious injury, the "Legally Blonde" beauty kindly aided Deacon with his crutches as he got into the car following the midday meal.
Continuing to help out as her young son deals with his first serious injury, the "Legally Blonde" beauty kindly aided Deacon with his crutches as he got into the car following the midday meal.
Lea Michele: Ready for the Ultimate Commitment?
Keeping herself busy over a gorgeous west coast weekend, Lea Michele was spotted out in Beverly Hills, CA on Saturday (October 9).
Having been dating stage actor Theo Stockman for over a year now, the "Glee" actress was wearing a band on her 'ring' finger as she stopped by the Kate Somerville Salon before heading to the L'Ermitage hotel.
Having been dating stage actor Theo Stockman for over a year now, the "Glee" actress was wearing a band on her 'ring' finger as she stopped by the Kate Somerville Salon before heading to the L'Ermitage hotel.
Kim Kardashian: High Rollers Hottie
Leaving her temporary digs in NYC, Kim Kardashian earned a little extra cash as she turned up at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut on Saturday night (October 9).
Showing off her roller girl abilities, the E! beauty grabbed up a yellow bowling ball as she hosted the grand opening of High Rollers Luxury Lanes and Lounge.
Showing off her roller girl abilities, the E! beauty grabbed up a yellow bowling ball as she hosted the grand opening of High Rollers Luxury Lanes and Lounge.
Brody Jenner and Avril Lavigne: Taverna Twosome
Spending the day alongside one another, Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner have recently shut down all rumors claiming troubled waters when it comes to their relationship.
The former "Hills" star and his "Sk8er Boi" singing girlfriend kicked off their weekend by doing a little shopping at the Kitson store in the Malibu Country Mart on Saturday (October 9).
The former "Hills" star and his "Sk8er Boi" singing girlfriend kicked off their weekend by doing a little shopping at the Kitson store in the Malibu Country Mart on Saturday (October 9).
Cheryl Cole: Fountain Studios Fabulous
Tending to her television duties, Cheryl Cole was out at the Fountain Studios in North London on Saturday night (October 9).
Giving a smile and wave to photogs, the British beauty was fresh off a appearing on a live show for the opening round of "The X-Factor"
Giving a smile and wave to photogs, the British beauty was fresh off a appearing on a live show for the opening round of "The X-Factor"
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: Victoria's Secret Sexiness
One of the hottest models around, Rosie Huntington Whiteley put her fabulous figure of full display for a brand new Victoria's Secret photo shoot.
The 23-year-old English model tossed on a range of daringly hot new swimwear as she posed for the lingerie giant's latest catalog offering.
The 23-year-old English model tossed on a range of daringly hot new swimwear as she posed for the lingerie giant's latest catalog offering.
Hayden Panettiere: "Alpha and Omega" in London
Tending to her overseas promotions, Hayden Panettiere was quite the busy lady on Sunday (October 10) in London, England.
After dropping by BBC Radio One studios in central London, the former "Heores" actress changed outfits before heading over to BFI Southbank.
After dropping by BBC Radio One studios in central London, the former "Heores" actress changed outfits before heading over to BFI Southbank.
LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian
Never shy about putting their lust for one another on full display, LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian were spotted making out at Eddie's son Mason's soccer game in Calabasas, CA on Saturday (October 9).
In between their passionate smooches, the couple cheered Mason on while Eddie's other son Jake hung out on the sideline - with LeAnn dutifully readying ice cream snacks for the entire team upon the match's conclusion.
In between their passionate smooches, the couple cheered Mason on while Eddie's other son Jake hung out on the sideline - with LeAnn dutifully readying ice cream snacks for the entire team upon the match's conclusion.
Daniel Craig: Dragon Tattoo Dapper
Hard at work on his highly anticipated movie, Daniel Craig was busy on the set of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" in Stockholm, Sweden on Sunday (October 10).
Looking studly in a suit, the James Bond hunk ran through a few rainy day scenes while surrounded by a group of umbrella toting extras.
Looking studly in a suit, the James Bond hunk ran through a few rainy day scenes while surrounded by a group of umbrella toting extras.
Captain Morgan's Beautiful First Mate
Partaking in an evening of partying, Marisa Miller was in a celebratory mood at Haze Nightclub inside the Aria Resort Hotel and Casino at CityCenter in Las Vegas on Saturday (October 9).
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit beauty looked as sexy as ever in a tight little dress as she posed arm in arm with Captain Morgan on the arrivals carpet.
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit beauty looked as sexy as ever in a tight little dress as she posed arm in arm with Captain Morgan on the arrivals carpet.
Solomon Burke dies in Amsterdam
The self-proclaimed king of rock and soul, Solomon Burke, whose hits included Everybody Needs Somebody to Love, has died at Schiphol airport in Holland, aged 70.
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