Union Minister for External Affairs, Salman Khurshid, presented the gfiles governance awards 2012 to serving and retired bureaucrats in the Capital. People who mattered, in the corridors of power, media and governance -- were present at Shangri-La-Eros Hotel to witness the Award ceremony coinciding with the fifth anniversary of gfiles magazine. NTPC Chairman Arup Roy Choudhury and ONGC Chairman Sudhir Vasudeva were the guests of honour. Five years ago gfiles emerged as the brain-child of Former India Today, Editor, Inderjit Badhwar Former Political Editor, Jain TV Anil ...

Minoraxis Inc., a leading mobile game development studio, is excited today to announce the launch of Reign of Conquerors onto the App Store. Compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, this is a strategy-based online fantasy epic that needs to be experienced to be believed! Reign of Conquerors challenges players to build up and battle with a mighty army, amping up their minions' skills and looks, and take them to conquer other players' kingdoms! The fun doesn't stop there, players can make alliances to consolidate their power and take over the world! Boasting convenient ...

Northstar Consulting Group play in the competitive New York Corporate Soccer League, renown for being NY's most upscale league for professionals. Company sports teams are great for business moral as it gives individuals a chance to build new friendships, gain a sense of belonging and just be involved in something that is fun outside of work. Throughout the fall season, Northstar Consulting Group played against several large corporations such as; Google, Gibson, Rabobank and RHI. Northstar Consulting Group have participated in the leagues for the past 5 years and feel ...

There's no denying New York City is a must go to destination. Its skyline is as famous as they come, and along with the Manhattan buzz it's almost impossible to decide what to do first. Thankfully the luxury travel experts at Black Tomato will create the perfect NYC discovery to suit your every desire. Understanding what it means to travel and explore our planet, this is one corner of the world they know extensively. And since teaming up with NYC GO, they have been introduced to another secret - Long Island City. Black Tomato have created an itinerary that will give ...

Texas is undoubtedly the home of the traditional cowboy and true American cuisine. Luxury travel experts Black Tomato are avid American admirers so to celebrate their return they want to uncover the true Texan heritage. Joining forces with Tourism Texas they have created a new way to experience the Western way of life. On this special itinerary Black Tomato have drawn together the very best and unmissable corners of Texas. The seven night voyage will allow you to explore the best of both worlds. Witness the bright lights of Dallas before migrating to the historic Young ...

Leading hair extensions specialists Tatiana Hair Extensions have proven that women don't need to spend a fortune to look amazing by investigating a fair price for hair extensions based on the quality of the material and longevity of the attachment. - Russian hair remains preferred hair extensions material for industry - Micro Ring attachments which were pioneered by Tatiana Hair Extensions offer longest lasting results - Infographic from Tatiana Hair Extensions calculates fair price for hair extensions as GBP950-1,050 based on numerous factors With two great salons ...

Wherever you go in the world one of the main things that most people enjoy is finding out the little differences that make each nation and its people unique. When you choose to stay in a hotel there can often be an element of 'which city am I in?' as most of the major chains pride themselves on providing a homogenous experience in each of their outlets; not matter where in the world they are located. This is why many people choose to rent an apartment when making a trip to a major city, as it is a perfect way to get an idea of how people actually live on a day to day ...

The festive season provides ample opportunity for socialising. From the girly get-togethers in the build-up to the big day, to the office outings before the Christmas break, there is no shortage of situations where you will need to look your finest. Of all the celebrations though, the one for which most of us like to make a little extra effort is New Year's Eve. Whether you're having an informal get-together with friends or family, a meal out with your man or a glamorous evening of drinking and dancing, just make sure you welcome in the New Year in style. Stand out ...

- Ladies' shoes and clothing remain favourite across all age groups - Amount spent on presents has fallen by 36% but are women getting what they want? Leading fashion experts and ladies shoe online retailer Moda in Pelle have shed some light on a long standing dilemma in a recent infographic; tackling the question of what women want for Christmas head on. With festive faux pas a common feature of the Christmas period, Moda in Pelle are hoping their research will prevent misguided shoppers from making the same blunders year after year. Their data shows that many of ...

Elite Appliance, one of the largest online luxury appliance dealers in the country, announces a last-minute opportunity to take advantage of current prices and rebates on several prominent appliance brands before prices rise in 2013. Customers can shop Elite Appliance's after Christmas appliance deals December 26 through December 31. Viking appliance prices are set to increase by an average 4 percent in 2013; and U-Line, a maker of specialty undercounter refrigerators, icemakers and wine captains, will see a price increase of about 3 percent. Additionally, several instant ...

An article featured on The Huffington Post detailed a report of the top 100 charities in the country. The recently released information caught the attention of Chrissy Weems, an active volunteer who has served on a number of projects at the local and national levels. According to the NonProfit Times report featured in the write-up, the YMCA is the nation's top charity in terms of dollars. Following in a close race between second and third were Goodwill Industries and Catholic Charities, respectively. Rounding out the top five were the United Way in fourth followed by ...

The rising number of bicycle riders in New York City has resulted in a concomitant increase the number of serious injuries and fatalities from bicycle-motor vehicle collisions. This is a problem that has begun to receive a great deal of public attention recently. As a result of one such tragic collision, suit was filed in Supreme Court, New York County, for wrongful death and conscious pain and suffering this week in a case involving the death of a 24 year old woman who was struck by a tractor trailer while riding her bicycle in Brooklyn, New York. The deceased, Emma ...

The Minnesota personal injury attorneys at Fay & Associates are pleased to officially announce today's name change from McSweeney & Fay to Fay & Associates. Named partner Michael J. Fay recently purchased the law firm in its entirety. In addition, the firm has relocated to the downtown Minneapolis Elliot Park neighborhood, with new offices in the Hinkle-Murphy House. The 1886 Colonial Revival mansion, on the National Register of Historic Places, is a golden-brick, restored beauty where clients will be surrounded by old-world charm and elegance. The new offices ...

As a Chicago Injury Attorney for more than 37 years I marvel at the reluctance of those members of the bar that reject the exchange of pleadings, motions, discovery and correspondence by e-mail. When I began my career, secretaries armed with carbon paper and large erasers was the only method of making multiple copies of documents. Copiers were rare and the pages printed on wet type paper that faded from the moment they were created. It forced most attorneys to carefully hand write documents or face the wrath of a secretary that had to retype everything from scratch. Bicycle ...

The last people anybody would ever expect to file for bankruptcy are the rich and famous. Politicians and celebrities are well known for their flashy lifestyles and high-profile salaries, but the Tampa bankruptcy attorneys of Clark & Washington want to remind residents that even these individuals are not immune from debt. A case in point example that the attorneys are focusing on concerns the late South Dakota senator George McGovern. The former politician served as a member of the U.S. Congress for a lengthy term, which helped him attain a considerable amount of ...

The Orlando bankruptcy lawyers at Clark & Washington understand how difficult it can be to need to file for bankruptcy, but they also know that there are countless individuals who are going through the same trying situation. Even the rich and famous can encounter financial hardships. Even MC Hammer had to file for bankruptcy, but was able to come back from financial strife to re-launch his career. As a young boy, Stanley Kirk Burrell dreamt of being a performer. A chance encounter at a baseball field helped Burrell begin to network and use his performing skills, ...

9300. This is the number of families that are going to be spending the holidays homeless. This is the number of foreclosures that Atlanta experienced just last month. If this trend were to continue, the city would see in excess of 100,000 homes foreclosed in the span of a year. These figures are staggeringly high, which is why the Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys at Clark & Washington want to make their services known. Christmas is just two weeks away. Can you imagine what it must be like to not wake up in your home on this merry day? Can you imagine what it feels like ...

The Atlanta orthopedic specialists at OrthoAtlanta would like to remind the public and recognize that Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a serious condition. Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a devastating disease that afflicts victims with general muscle wasting and a serious impairment of mobility. It is autosomal recessive disease caused by a genetic issue that begins by affecting cells in the spinal cord. The Atlanta orthopedic surgeons at OrthoAtlanta are able to offer a wide range of help for sufferers of this tragic disease. It is common for victims to develop scoliosis, ...

Premier Surfaces, an Atlanta granite countertops company, encourages Atlanta homeowners to begin the new year with new countertops. When the mad rush of the holidays are over, Atlanta granite countertops company, Premier Surfaces, suggests renovating your kitchen countertops with the new year. As life returns to normal, you may finally have a moment to consider the many home to-do's you have, and new granite countertops should be one. Before the next holiday season dances in, replacing your old countertops can be done with little stress. There isn't the rush to get ...

Two South Carolina brothers, Rodney & Kenny Michael, have announced today that they will establish a non-profit organization to promote Scout safety and to educate existing and potential Scouting families about the warning signs of potential sexual abuse, self defense mechanisms, and empower Scouts to speak out if sexual abuse is attempted or, even worse, if it happens. "We want to provide pro-active resources to Scouts and parents that will help prevent abuse.. if we can stop this from happening to just one young man, our cause will have been worth it," ...

Rosie Aiello, MBA is the founder of ClearVista Consulting, which specializes in productivity and organizing consultancy for small businesses. She works with busy entrepreneurs who want to have less stress and more time to grow their business. She brings over 30 years of experience in areas including corporate finance, non-profits, small businesses, and living and working internationally. Juggling many hats, a business owner--and that includes solo and small practice attorneys--who has difficulty being organized, or is trying to manage without systems in place will be wasting ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Landscapes with large amounts of paved roads and impervious construction have lower numbers of ground-nesting bumblebees, which are important native pollinators, a study from The University of Texas at Austin and the University of California, Berkeley shows. The study suggests that management strategies that reduce the local use of pavement and increase natural habitat within the landscape could improve nesting opportunities for wild bees and help protect food supplies around the word. The study also suggests that increasing the number of species-rich ...

New York University biologists have identified how a vital protein is loaded by others into the centromere, the part of the chromosome that plays a significant role in cell division. Their findings shed new light on genome replication and may offer insights into the factors behind the production of abnormal numbers of chromosomes. Their findings appear in the latest issue of the journal the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The researchers focused on the organization and functioning of the centromere, which is responsible for chromosome segregation—a ...

An international team, headed by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, has identified a key enzyme in the reprogramming process that promotes malignant stem cell cloning and the growth of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), a cancer of the blood and marrow that experts say is increasing in prevalence. The findings are published in the Dec. 24 online early edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Despite the emergence of new therapies, such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors, CML and other leukemias remain problematic ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — When heart attack patients present in the emergency department with some degree of anemia, or anemic patients have a heart attack, physicians have a tendency, but not much guidance, about whether to provide a blood transfusion. The idea is that a transfusion could help more oxygen get to the heart. Recent national guidelines suggested that there simply isn't good evidence to encourage or discourage the common practice, but a new meta-analysis of 10 studies involving more than 203,000 such patients comes down on the side of it increasing ...