Month: August 2012

Man bombs sister-in-law’s home, burns son’s house, kills self

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A Russian fought with his wife out of jealousy and she left him to live with their elder son. The man, demanding his wife’s return, hurled a grenade into his sister-in-law’s yard, set fire to his younger son’s house, and then committed suicide, RIA Novosti reported.

The 61-year-old man lived in Armavir in southwestern region of Krasnodar.

On Thursday, the man, whose name was not released, arrived at his sister-in-law’s to demand that his wife return home.

2011 British riots could be repeated: Survey

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Many young people in Britain believe there could be a repeat this year of the riots of 2011 as the worsening employment conditions that contributed to the disorder remain unchanged, a survey has found.

The killing of drug dealer and gangster Mark Duggan by police officers triggered the riots in London and other major cities – Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Salford, Nottingham, Bristol, Leeds – and continued for five days and nights.

US blames Russia, China for Annan mission failure

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The resignation of UN and Arab League envoy to Syria Kofi Annan highlights the failure of Russia and China to back strong action against Bashar al-Assad’s regime, the White House has said.

Annan, who assumed his post in February and authored a six-point peace plan aimed at ending the Syrian conflict, announced Thursday that he would quit by the end of the month citing the deadlock at the UN Security Council over ways to resolve the current political crisis in the country.

Economic struggle according to the time needed – Dr. Abdul Wakeel

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Dr. Abdul Wakeel Babakhan, author of “Small Scale Industries and Self Employment” in his address on “Priorities for Economic Development” said that the employment of human beings is directly linked to economic struggles. If the economic struggles are made keeping in view the needs of time, then these struggles become successful. They will benefit not only individuals but they would contribute to the economic growth of the country. Economic developments of a country enables it to compete with other developed nations.

International conference on Bio-diversity in Hyderabad

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Chairman of AP Biodiversity Board, Mr. Hempaiah told that Hyderabad will host international Bio Diversity Conference from 1st to 19th October 2012. The conference will be attended by 193 countries in which more than 8 thousand delegates will participate. Arrangements are being made to make the conference a success. There were many other countries competing for organizing this conference but India got this opportunity. Government of India has selected Hyderabad for holding this international conference, which is an honour for the people of Hyderabad.

Olympics: Saina, Vijender within sniffing distance of a medal

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) Saina Nehwal achieved a first by marching into Olympic badminton semifinals, while star boxer Vijender Singh is only a bout away from repeating his medal performance of the Beijing Games following a narrow win in the pre-quarterfinals here Thursday.

The 22-year-old fourth seeded Saina warmed the hearts of her fans with a 21-15, 22-20 win over fifth-seed former World No.1 Dane Tine Baun at the Wembley Arena, before Vijender pipped US rival Terrel Gausha 16-15 in a thrilling bout to enter the quarterfinal of the men’s 75 kg boxing category.

Sis gifts Kidney to Bro on Rakhabandhan

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Sriniwas Thakur a resident of Faridabad was lucky enough to get a priceless gift from his sister on the occasion of Rakhshabandhan this year. In a inimitable incident, a woman gave life to her brother by donating one of her kidney.

34 year old Asha donated her kidney to her elder brother 42 year old Sriniwas Thakur. The kidney transplant was carried out at the Asian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Faridabad, on Thursday.

Team Anna to end fast in V.K. Singh’s presence

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Team Anna leaders, including Anna Hazare, will end their fast Friday evening with former army chief V.K. Singh offering them coconut water or lemon juice.

This was announced by Team Anna member Prashant Bhushan.

V.K. Singh, who exposed corruption in the army, will arrive at Jantar Mantar at 4 p.m. and offer water to the fasting members shortly after that, Bhushan said.

Arvind Kejriwal, Gopal Rai and Manish Sisodia began their fast July 25 and were joined by Hazare July 29. They will end their fast Friday at 5 p.m.

Women! Don’t show your teeth to anyone, they can reveal your age

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Findings of a new research revealed that teeth help judge a woman’s age and provide a guide to how far she is from menopause. Researchers from the university of Leeds and Central concluded that white, evenly spaced set of teeth are a sign of good health and help choose a mate, where as widely spaced teeth were deemed less attractive.

In a study done on 150 young men and women it was found that while yellow teeth were unpopular, a well kept set of teeth among women were highly desirable.

IAS officer’s suicide stuns colleagues in UP

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Yet another Uttar Pradesh officer – one known for his integrity – has killed himself because of growing tension at workplace.

In the last four years, five officers from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS),the Provincial Civil Services (PCS) and the Indian Police Service (IPS) posted in the state have committed suicide. The latest victim was senior prison official R.K. Kesarwani, who shot himself after killing his wife July 27.

Fight is for changing system, not power: Team Anna

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Team Anna on Friday said its political alternative will not compromise on corruption, holding their fight is for changing the system and not power.

“Anna is a hero of people. How long he can remain deaf to the voice of people? He has taken a decision to challenge the political class,” a statement posted on the India Against Corruption website said.

Now, artificial skin that can be given any shape

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In some good news for burn victims and sufferers of other skin-related conditions, replacement skin may soon be easily available as scientists have engineered artificial skin by mixing biomaterials.

Researchers from the University of Toronto are growing centimetres of artificial skin at a time, a huge step-up from previous techniques which could grow just microns at a time, the Daily Mail reported.

The researchers are able to grow sheets of skin by placing individual cells into a gel-like sheet, and they can even be grown into specific shapes – such as letters.

The Strength of Iran is faith in Allah-Not bomb, Knowledge is needed

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(Siasat News)Iran’s strength lies in having faith in Allah. Iran needs knowledge and not bomb. Iran is engaged in nuclear research for generating energy.

These thoughts were expressed by H.E Mahmood Safari, Consul General of Iran in Hyderabad while talking to the victims of after providing relief to them at the relief camp.

He told that West is afraid of the strength of Iman (Faith) rather than nuclear power.

Relax rules for grants for Urdu Newspapers

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(Siasat News)Mr. Mirza Farooq Baig, General Secretary of National Social Justice Front welcomed the announcement of Prof. S. A. Shukoor, Secretary of Urdu Academy for providing financial assistance to small Urdu newspapers.

Inviting the attention of Prof. S. A. Shukoor, towards the stringent conditions for giving grants to Urdu newspapers, he requested him to drop the conditions such as production of I.T. returns, accreditation cards etc.

Demand to enhance Mess charges of hostel boarders

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(Siasat News)Mr. K. Srinivas Rao, TRS State Incharge and Politburo member warned the Govt. of A.P for enhancing the mess charges of the hostel students belonging to S.C’s and S.T’s.

He was addressing a press conference at the residence of Mr. T.Harish Rao in Siddipet. Mr. Srinivas Rao told that Govt. is adopting discriminatory attitude with the students of weaker sections. Govt. is giving mess charges to hostel students, which are less than the amounts that are given to prisoners.

Court Order Violated in Golconda Fort Excavation

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(Siasat News)The local residents expressed their concern over the excavation work, which is in progress adjacent to the wall of Golconda Fort. The excavation work is being carried out on behalf of Hyderabad Golf Association in contravention of High Court orders.

The local residents told that Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad and Hyderabad Golf Association are indulging in damaging the reserved cultural heritage of the historic city of Hyderabad.

Nirmal Students’ struggle for higher education

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(Siasat News)In the under developed district of Adilabad, Nirmal Talukha occupies a prominent position. The students of this town are getting laurels in the field of education for quite sometime.

Mr. Sarfaraz Khan Sohail passed the U.P.S.C entrance test for admission into Air force Pilot’s training. He is the son of a local Dr. Ahmed Khan Sohail.

Another girl by name Jasmine Tabassum who is the daughter of Mr. Mohammed Abdul Faheem, Headmaster in a school in Nirmal got 5219th rank in EAMCET 2012. She got free seat in Shadan Medical College two days back.

Now, ID proof must to buy bicycles in Jaipur

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Unwilling to take chances with bicycles after the recent explosions in Pune and the 2008 blasts in this Rajasthan capital, police have asked all bicycle shop owners here to take identification proof from purchasers and send the document to law enforcement agencies.

Jaipur Police Commissioner BL Soni issued the orders to shop owners on Thursday. Bicycles were used to plant the explosives in Pune, where one person was injured, as in the Jaipur serial blasts of May 13, 2008, in which 71 people were killed.

Assurance to do justice to Urdu Medium schools

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(Siasat News)A delegation of the leaders of Telangana Urdu Teachers’ Association consisting Khaja Naseerddin, (President) Nayeemuddin Ahmed (general Secretary) Mohammed Zafar Khan (Secretary) Faseehuddin (Member) and others met District Educational Officer, Karimnagar Mr. K. Lingaiah and presented to him the gift of palm dates on the occasion of Ramzan.

These leaders demanded him to promote eligible teachers to the 70% vacant posts in order to overcome the shortage of teachers in Urdu Medium schools.

Three killed, one injured in road accident

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Three persons were killed on the spot when their autorickshaw was knocked down by a tempo at the busy Vasant Vihar circle in Thane city this morning, police said.

The deceased included two women passengers.

The mishap occurred at around 10 AM when a speeding tempo hit the autorickshaw at a turning point in Vasant Vihar area of Thane.

The impact of the collision was so severe that the head of one of the woman was chopped off, police said.

Court allows Sajjan Kumar’s plea in 1984 riots case

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The Delhi High Court on Friday allowed Congress leader Sajjan Kumar’s plea to use the statements of a victim of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots to defend himself.

Justice Pratibha Rani set aside the June 2 trial court order that dismissed Sajjan Kumar’s plea and asked all parties to appear before the trial court on August 6.

Sajjan Kumar is accused of instigating a mob to attack and kill Sikhs after the assassination of then prime minister Indira Gandhi on October 31, 1984.