King Assures India on Energy Needs
The News Review:
- King Assures India on Energy Needs
- Give English talent a chance, urges Dowie
- It’s curtains for the traditional allotment as women move in
- Healey badge is blasting back.
- Big Day Out flags a new era
- Military might showcased at the ceremonial parade
King Assures India on Energy Needs
Arab News – Jan 27, 2006
The two leaders were flanked by Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as the marching contingents made their way from Rajpath, near the presidential palace, to the 17th-century Red Fort in the old quarters about 15 km away. The parade, which began in 1950 to commemorate India’s emergence as a republic, received its first makeover last year and its organizer, the Defense Ministry, tightened it from the original two hours to 85 minutes to overcome what many had termed viewer fatigue. The country’s hi-tech military might was represented by the nuclear capable Agni-I and Agni-II missiles, the home grown Arjun tanks, 155mm howitzers, indigenously developed armored vehicles equipped with mortars and the ANTPQ-37 weapon-locating radars acquired from the United States. Saudi journalists accompanying the king were seated near the place where members of the official Saudi delegation were seated. Hundreds of invited guests from all over the world were also present to watch one of the world’s most spectacular parades. Abdullah, the first Saudi king to visit India in 50 years, arrived here Tuesday at the head of a 250-member delegation. He held wide-ranging talks with President Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Give English talent a chance, urges Dowie
Telegraph.co.uk – Jan 27, 2006
The Crystal Palace manager says home-grown talent such as Sam Allardyce and Alan Curbishley should be preferred to the Dutchman, Guus Hiddink. Dowie believes the next manager should have been made to work his way to the top of British football before being given such a high-profile job. And the former West Ham, Palace and Southampton striker says the next candidate must demonstrate his passion for the game, which is severely lacking in the Swede. He said: “It will certainly be a slap in the face for English managers if we pick another foreign coach. We have a coaching set-up in this country where everyone has to go through vigorous training to learn the ropes and gain experience.
It’s curtains for the traditional allotment as women move in
Telegraph.co.uk – Jan 27, 2006
It is a case of ‘not on my vegetable patch’. ” Allotments have suddenly become fashionable again with the growth in popularity of home-grown organic food and because fewer people have gardens. The Allotments Regeneration Initiative, which supports and promotes urban allotments, says women make up the fastest-growing group of allotment holders. Some 59,000 of the nation’s 330,000 plots are now rented by women. Researchers found that while most men were happy with the incomers, others found it hard to adjust. A report in Garden News, a newsletter for amateur gardeners, said some men viewed their plots as an exclusive male preserve and disliked the feminine touches – such as ponds, garden furniture and shed curtains – appearing across the country.
Healey badge is blasting back.
Free with registration – Europe Intelligence Wire – AccessMyLibrary.com – Jan 27, 2006
(From Western Daily Press) One of Britain’s most famous sports cars is set for a revival following a deal announced yesterday to build a modern version of the classic Austin Healey 3000. Prototypes have already been tested and the car is likely to be unveiled later this year. The comeback will provide a much-needed boost.
Big Day Out flags a new era
Sunday Times.au – Jan 27, 2006
” He was enjoying the party atmosphere but had been hoping to see Scottish dance star Mylo, who’d cancelled his appearance due to hearing loss. The celebrations of national pride also hit the main stages, where local emerging bands including Airbourne and Faker played. But it was home-grown champions Wolfmother who whipped the crowd into a moshing frenzy, drawing a capacity crowd of 55,000 to the arena mid-afternoon. No doubt, many had also been drawn by international headliners including Iggy Pop and his original band The Stooges, Franz Ferdinand and Kings of Leon. St John Ambulance reported 553 casualties with eight people taken to hospital with minor injuries. One woman was also taken to hospital after suffering a neck and back injures and a fractured leg when a man fell 5m from a second-level balcony and landed on her during Franz Ferdinand’s performance. The man fell five metres into the crowd at the main arena of the Sydney Showground just before 8pm (AEDT), police said.
Military might showcased at the ceremonial parade
Khaleej Times – Jan 27, 2006
The two leaders were flanked by Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as the marching contingents made their way from Rajpath, near the presidential palace, to the 17th-century Red Fort monument in the old quarters about 15 km away. The parade, which began in 1950 to commemorate India’s emergence as a republic, received its first make over last year and its organiser, the defence ministry, tightened it to 85 minutes to overcome what many had termed