Kingsley to play Mogul emperor who built Taj Mahal HONG KONG — Ben Kingsley, famous for his Oscar-winning portrayal of Indian independence hero Mohandas Gandhi, is reaching deeper into the country’s history with a new role as the Mogul emperor who ordered the construction of the Taj Mahal. Kingsley will star as Shah Jahan in “Taj,” 27 ….
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WASHINGTON – The United States has confirmed that it would support any initiative for talks with the Taliban in Afghanistan, however any such plan for a dialogue with the insurgents is unlikely to yield the desired results. According to sources, only middle rank Taliban leaders have agreed for the talks, and any decision made [..] Read the original article: here .
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US’ talks with Taliban’s middle ranked leaders may fail to yield desired results
WASHINGTON – In a new study, scientists at the University of Colorado at Boulder have determined that the first large black holes in the universe likely formed and grew deep inside gigantic, starlike cocoons that smothered their powerful x-ray radiation and prevented surrounding gases from being blown away. The predecessors to black hole formation, objects called [..] Read the original article: here .
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LAHORE – At the time when Islamabad is pushing for resolution of the Kashmir issue in accordance with the UN resolutions of 1948 and 1949, Pakistan Muslim League -Quaid (PML-Q) Secretary General Humayun Akhtar Khan has revealed that the PML-Q government was involved in back-channel diplomacy with India to resolve the long pending issue. Addressing a … Read : ‘ISI, Pak Army controlled back channel talks with India during PML-Q regime’ .
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6 more bodies uncovered in Philippine massacre AMPATUAN, Philippines — Authorities have recovered six more bodies, bringing the death toll to 52 in one of the Philippines’ worst election massacres. Regional police commander Josefino Cataluna says the bodies were dug out from a shallow pit near a grassy hilltop where police and troops earlier found 46 other … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 6 more bodies uncovered in Philippine massacre, pushing death toll to 52 .
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more images more images Obama toasts India as state dinner begins WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama honored India’s prime minister with a toast in which he called the United States’ relationship with India a “great and growing partnership.” Obama opened the state dinner of his presidency with kind words for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (MAHN’-moh-hahn SING). He said the ….
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more images more images more images more images First lady wears Naeem Khan gown to state dinner First lady Michelle Obama chose to wear a gleaming silver-sequined, flesh-colored gown Tuesday night to the first state dinner held by her husband’s administration. She was tending to her hostess duties in a strapless silhouette with the beads forming an abstract floral pattern ..
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First lady chooses Indian-born designer Naeem Khan for her first state dinner gown
25 recordings inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame LOS ANGELES — The Doors’ “Riders On The Storm” and the Beach Boys’ “California Girls” are among 25 recordings being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. The Recording Academy said Tuesday that the hall of fame now includes a total of 851 titles that were selected to represent …
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Songs by Beach Boys, The Doors among 25 recordings inducted this year into Grammy Hall of Fame
Capsule reviews: ‘The Road,’ ‘Old Dogs’ and others Capsule reviews of films opening this week: “Me and Orson Welles” — In Richard Linklater’s adaptation of the historical fiction novel by Robert Kaplow, our view of the great, charismatic director and thespian isn’t straight on, but sideways. We see Welles (Christian McKay) from the perspective of an aspiring ..
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At the Movies: capsule reviews of ‘The Road,’ ‘Old Dogs’ and other films this week
more images more images Obamas welcome guests with curry at state dinner WASHINGTON — Guests at President Barack Obama’s first state dinner were being treated to an eye-catching scheme of green and purple, from the green curry surrounding the prawns to the purple floral arrangements paying homage to the peacock, India’s national bird. Pumpkin was on the menu, too, ….
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Google apologizes for offensive First Lady image SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc. is apologizing for a racially offensive image of the first lady that appears at the top of the list when users search for pictures of Michelle Obama on its site. Google placed a text ad above the image titled “Offensive Search Results” that states “Sometimes …
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Washington Post to close remaining US bureaus LOS ANGELES — The Washington Post will close its remaining U.S. bureaus in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago at the end of the year to save money and will focus news efforts on covering the nation’s capital. Six correspondents are being offered jobs in Washington, while three news aides …
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Washington Post to close bureaus in NY, Los Angeles & Chicago; 6 reporters go back to DC
more images more images Obama state dinner guest list touched by Hollywood WASHINGTON — Hollywood A-listers are coming out in force for President Barack Obama’s state dinner for India. Actors Alfre Woodard and Blair Underwood were among the hundreds invited to dinner Tuesday night in a tent on the White House South Lawn. Also on the list were Hollywood moguls ..
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Steven Spielberg, M. Night Shyamalan, Alfre Woodard make Obama state dinner guest list
Colo. acts against 10 foreclosure-rescue companies DENVER — Ten more loan-modification firms have agreed to comply with Colorado laws or be barred from doing business in the state. Colorado Attorney General John Suthers said Tuesday that the companies, nine of which are based outside Colorado, were accused of engaging in deceptive advertising or of collecting fees from …
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Colorado announces action against 10 foreclosure-rescue companies in multistate sweep
Schwarzenegger calls red-zone parking a mistake LOS ANGELES — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says photographs of his Porsche illegally parked in a Beverly Hills red zone are proof that even he makes mistakes. The Republican governor said Tuesday his Saturday violation shows “no one is perfect — not even me.” The photos displayed Monday on celebrity Web site TMZ.com …
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Schwarzenegger says parking his Porsche in red zone was mistake, shows no one is perfect
more images more images Obama hails US-India ties amid talks with Singh WASHINGTON — Seeking firmer footing for U.S.-India relations, President Barack Obama tried Tuesday to calm India’s fears about Asian rival China, salving bruised feelings in the world’s largest democracy with an elaborate state visit and assurances of India’s “rightful place as a global leader.” “The relationship between … Read more : Obama hails US-India ties amid talks with PM Singh, commits to go to India next year .
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What’s on the menu at the White House state dinner The food and wines on the menu for Tuesday night’s White House state dinner in honor of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh: Potato and eggplant salad White House arugula with onion seed vinaigrette 2008 sauvignon blanc, Modus Operandi, Napa Valley, Calif.
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Gold inches higher while other commodities decline NEW YORK — Gold prices managed to carve out a small gain while other commodities fell after the latest economic data signals that the recovery will be slow. A rise in the dollar is also hurting demand for commodities, making them more expensive to foreign buyers. Commodities like silver, copper and …
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Gold posts small gain, other commodities fall on stronger dollar, disappointing data
Comatose for 23 years Belgian feels reborn BRUSSELS — With a caretaker holding his hand, a Belgian man who was diagnosed as comatose for 23 years typed out a message Tuesday that he felt reborn after decades of loneliness and frustration. A leading bioethicist, however, expressed skepticism that the man was truly communicating on his own
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Comatose for 23 years Belgian says through aide that finding of misdiagnosis was like rebirth
On White House dinner menu: green curry prawns WASHINGTON — Unless you’re one of the favored few, here’s what you won’t be eating for dinner tonight: green curry prawns and caramelized salsify with smoked collard greens and coconut aged basmati. That’s just part of the menu for Tuesday’s state dinner at the White House in honor ..
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Look what’s for dinner at the White House: green curry prawns, pumpkin pie tart for dessert
Hendrick turns attention to Earnhardt Getting Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s team back on track is Rick Hendrick’s top priority now that Jimmie Johnson has his record fourth consecutive NASCAR championship. “We’re all over it, and we’ve been all over it,” Hendrick said Tuesday in a conference call. “It’s my primary focus here, starting Monday.” Johnson gave Hendrick Motorsports its ….
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Bolivia police bust 5 cocaine labs, 1 officer shot LA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivian police say they have busted five cocaine labs and arrested two people in a remote Indian village after a confrontation in which an officer was shot. Maj. Alex Alfaro says Indians in Qaqachaca village held police at bay with dynamite blasts, allowing some …
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Bolivia police bust 5 cocaine labs, arrest 2 people in Quechua village; officer wounded
Unnatural selection? Thieves swiped Darwin’s notes LONDON — British authorities say they’re searching for a leather-bound notebook Charles Darwin used in developing his theory of natural selection. English Heritage made the appeal Tuesday — the 150th anniversary of the publication of Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species.” English Heritage says thieves stole the notes in the 1970s …
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The Origin of Thievery? UK says crooks took Charles Darwin’s cherished leather-bound journal
Man says through aide leaving coma like rebirth BRUSSELS — With a caretaker holding his hand, a Belgian man who was diagnosed as comatose for 23 years typed out a message Tuesday that he felt reborn after decades of loneliness and frustration. A leading bioethicist, however, expressed skepticism that the man was truly communicating on his own
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Belgian man says through aide that emergence from misdiagnosed coma was like rebirth
Filmmaker Tyler Perry donates $1M to NAACP BALTIMORE — Filmmaker Tyler Perry has donated $1 million to the NAACP to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the civil rights organization. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People says the gift announced Monday is the largest donation from an individual in the organization’s history
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Filmmaker Tyler Perry donates $1M to NAACP, its largest gift ever from an individual
3 generations of Wyeths to be sold in NYC NEW YORK — Three generations of Wyeth artworks are coming to the auction block in New York City. They include paintings by N.C. Wyeth, used to illustrate the classic novel “Robinson Crusoe.” The 14 “Crusoe” works are expected to bring about $3.8 million
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more images more images more images more images Obama promises to ‘finish the job’ in Afghanistan WASHINGTON — Signaling an imminent decision on Afghanistan troop levels, President Barack Obama said Tuesday he intends to “finish the job” and destroy terrorist networks in the region. The president said he would announce his decision on how many additional soldiers to deploy to Afghanistan ….
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President says he’ll ‘finish the job’ in Afghanistan _ troop announcement after Thanksgiving
Las Vegas hotel names winning ‘Vinny’ spokesman LAS VEGAS — (AP) — The New York-New York Hotel & Casino has its winning Vinny. The Las Vegas Strip hotel announced the winner of its Vinny vs. Vinny spokesVinny competition on Monday, declaring Vinny Blue “the ultimate go-to guy for all things New York-New York.” His real name is Thomas …
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Man says emergence from long coma was like rebirth BRUSSELS — A Belgian man wrongly diagnosed as vegetative for 23 years told The Associated Press Tuesday that the discovery he was fully conscious brought him a feeling of rebirth after decades of loneliness and frustration. Car-crash victim Rom Houben was diagnosed as being in a vegetative state … Read more > > .
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AP Interview: Belgian man says emergence from decades of misdiagnosed coma was like rebirth
A lot of people are getting anxious about a scenario with outsized capital inflows hitting India. The historical time-series is illuminating: Quarter Billion USD Percent to GDP 12/2004 12.6 7.4 03/2005 8.2 4.6 06/2005 5.8 3.4 09/2005 10.5 6.2 12/2005 0.8 0.4 03/2006 8.4 4.2 06/2006 10.7 5.7 09/2006 7.9 4.2 12/2006 10.8 4.8 03/2007 15.8 6.7 06/2007 17.8 7.4 09/2007 33.2 13.6 12/2007 31.0 10.7 03/2008 26.0 8.7 06/2008 11.1 4.0 09/2008 7.6 2.8 12/2008 -4.3 -1.6 03/2009 -5.3 -2.0 06/2009 6.7 2.7 In the latest quarterly data (Apr/May/June 2009), net capital inflows worked out to $6.7 billion or 2.7% of GDP. These are not big numbers.
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Outsized capital inflows?