News - Powered by Yahoo NewsNigeria: Anya O. Anya Now 72
Today, friends and family members of renowned academician and administrator, Professor Anya O. Anya will celebrate with him as he clocks 72. Anya was born January 3, 1937. He hails from Abiriba, Abia State.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:51:50 GMT - (AllAfrica.com)
Obituary: Helen Suzman - Beyond Race And Religion
Most Malaysians probably have not heard of Helen Suzman yet many may find the life of this feisty South African politician, who recently died at the age of 91 on 1 Jan 2009 inspiring.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:10:55 GMT - (Sin Chew Jit Poh)
Predictions for 2009
1) The "Hello Garci" scandal will have no closure, especially with the latest Supreme Court decision saying that the Senate cannot re-open its probe on the matter.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:28:04 GMT - (Malaya)
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Srinagar, Jan 5: On the right to self-determination day today, Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control staged peaceful protests, organized seminars and signature campaigns reminding the United Nations about non-implementation of its resolution on Kashmir despite passing of 60 years.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:58:17 GMT - (Greater Kashmir)
A great gathering for arts and culture
or 18 years now, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has been spearheading the National Arts Month (NAM) in the month of February with a series of festivities and activities mounted throughout the country, meant to celebrate Filipino artistry and to promote the arts and the artists.
Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:03:12 GMT - (The Daily Tribune)
All you need to know about salo
Since salo can be preserved in the fridge for a long time, Kyivans often buy it in large amounts. After borsch and varenyky, salo is the most famous Ukrainian national dish. Around the world, salted pork fat is associated with Ukraine.
Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:28:42 GMT - (KYIV Post)
Thiruvalluvar award for academician
Tamil academician and former Madras University vice-chancellor Porko has been chosen for the Ayyan Thiruvalluvar' award by the state government.
Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:20:10 GMT - (The Times of India)
Retiree?s queries on pension scheme
I AM a retired academician who worked for more than three decades at a public university. Early this month, the Prime Minister announced that civil servants on the Employees Provident Fund scheme could opt to join the pension scheme and the deadline to do so was Jan 31, 2009.
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:10:12 GMT - (The Star)
18th Sci-tech Youth Awards presented
VietNamNet Bridge ? The Vietnam Institute of Science and Technology and the Ho Chi Minh Youth Union Central Committee on Monday presented awards to four outstanding scientific works of four groups of young scientists.
Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:55:26 GMT - (Vietnam Net)
NCKU Professor Named as Fellow of ASME
Chair Professor Jen-Fin Lin, with frontier and innovative scientific achievement, from Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), which has been viewed as one of the world?s leading professional associations for the advancement of technology. Professor Lin has served as the Director ...
Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:34:56 GMT - (Centre Daily Times)