Ford to close Canada plant in 2011 Oct 31, 2009
MONTREAL: US automaker Ford Motor Co. will shutter one of its manufacturing plants in Canada in 2011, a move that will cut 1,400 jobs, the Canadian Auto Workers said Friday. As part of a cost-reduction agreement between the company's US headquarters and the CAW, the plant in St. Thomas, Ontario, will close in the third quarter of 2011, the powerful union said in a statement. (India Times)
Thrashers again fall short in comeback attempt Oct 30, 2009
Four straight counting the 2-1 shootout loss in Montreal last week ... They now go on the road againthis time for only a pair of games in Ottawa and Montrealbefore returning home again in one week. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Penguins bench Malkin due to shoulder strain Oct 30, 2009
Malkin, it turns out, played the past several games -- including a 6-1 win Wednesday against Montreal in which he took six shots and registered an assist -- despite a strained right shoulder ... " The Penguins recalled forward Chris Conner from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. He is expected to be in Columbus for tonight's game against the Blue Jackets. Conner, who had played in 71 games for Dallas before being signed over the summer by the Penguins, caught eyes in training camp with his speed. He led... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cost of holiday flights soars on lighter load Oct 29, 2009
Dec. 6: Air Canada begins weekly nonstop service to Montreal ... Twenty-two carriers provide nonstop service to 39 destinations (including Montreal, Toronto and Dusseldorf) at Southwest Florida International Airport. (The News-Press -- Business)
Ban alcohol on board? Oct 27, 2009
I sat next to a group of guys who were on their way to Montreal for a boys weekend, she remembers. They started drinking right after we took off and didn't stop. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Solar-powered cars race across Australia Oct 25, 2009
Regi Varghese / ReutersPierre-Luc Gelineau cheers his brother Mathieu, who is driving the solar carbuilt byCanada's Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, during the time trial Saturday for the World Solar Challenge in Darwin, Australia. . (MSNBC -- Environment)
Wellesley Townsman police log: Oct. 22 Oct 24, 2009
On Oct. 17 at 9:59 a.m., a woman reported that sometime between Oct. 4 and 9 someone transferred $5,500 out of her bank account to different banks in Montreal, Canada. The woman is from Sherborn, but her bank branch is on Washington Street in Wellesley. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Azerbaijan and Turkeyclash over energy Oct 23, 2009
MONTREAL - In all the debate and speculation over the various pipelines planned for the Caspian-South Caucasus corridor and adjacent regions (Nabucco, South Stream, White Stream, and Trans-Caspian Gas Pipelines in addition to various oil pipeline projects), the troubled state of energy relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey has been lost from view, mainly due to their stellar cooperation in the past over the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline and South Caucasus Pipeline for gas in particular.... (Asia Times Online)
American-British Airways Accord Tests Obama Teams on Antitrust Cooperation Oct 22, 2009
Flatly rejecting the American-British Airways alliance would be manifestly unfair after the Transportation Department approved two bigger alliances, said , director of the Institute of Air and Space Law at McGill University in Montreal. In addition to the Continental-United accord, the Transportation Department gave antitrust immunity last year for Northwest Airlines Corp. and to collaborate with , Italys and Ceske Aerolinie AS in SkyTeam, the second-largest alliance. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
India heading for diabetes explosion Oct 20, 2009
MONTREAL: India leads the world in the looming epidemic of diabetes, the 20th annual World Diabetes Congress of the International Diabetic Federation (IDF) was told here on Monday. In its annual report, the IDF said India currently has the highest number of 50. (India Times)
No. 6 Harvard Hands No. 15 Mens Soccer First Loss, 1-0 Oct 18, 2009
Sophomore Sean Rosa (Montreal, Quebec) led the squad with a team-high four shots, three of which were on goal, as Mike Manella (Toluca Lake, CA) added two shots. The Bears will look to rebound when it takes on St. John s at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, and will then travel to Ithaca to challenge Cornell at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. (Brownbears.com)
Solid start for Bruin Begin Oct 17, 2009
Begin, once so effective as a hard-nosed wing in Montreal, inexplicably found himself on the outs with then-coach Guy Carbonneau last season ... Amid all the upheaval, all Begin wanted was to find the game he d lost in Montreal ... It got better than it was in Montreal, said Begin, who often skated with Krys Barch on an energy line. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Get onya bike, but don't let the road lobby 'greenwash' you Oct 15, 2009
Montreal has loads, etc etc. Why are our local politicians so slow on the uptake. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Energy crisis postponed, new gas rescues world... Oct 13, 2009
ODC = Ozone Depleting Chemicals, which were defined and regulated under the Montreal Protocol. Without getting into to many boring specifics this mainly deals with CFC's in Phase I (including Halon) and HCFC's in Phase II. This has nothing to do with Global Warming or the use of fossil fuels. (The Drudge Report)
Circus billionaire hosts show aboard space station Oct 13, 2009
MONTREAL Canadian space tourist and circus billionaire Guy Laliberte mixed star power, science lectures, music and poetry in hosting a show from the International Space Station that was broadcast on television and the Internet. Canada's first space tourist, Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte, gives closing remarks during his TV/Internet show from the International Space Station as seen on a screen at the Montreal performance Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 in Montreal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Video: Guy Laliberte's First Poetic Social Mission In Space Oct 13, 2009
The event will take place simultaneously at 20:00 (EDT, -4 GMT) in Montreal, Moscow, Santa Monica, New York City, Johannesburg, Mumbai, Marrakesh, Sydney, Tokyo, Tampa, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, Paris, London and the International Space Station. In each of the cities, an "artistic moment" will unfold in the presence of artists and world-renowned personalities. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* World News Quick Take Oct 12, 2009
Representatives from IATA, which represents the worlds largest airlines, also agreed to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent from 2005 levels by 2050 during a meeting on climate change in Montreal. IATA director Giovanni Bisignani said cooperation between states and airlines would be key to lowering emissions. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Snow day changes Game 3 landscape Oct 12, 2009
" Thaler said the updated forecast called for temperatures in the mid-20s at game time, which would have been the coldest, by far, for any postseason game. The lowest game-time temperature in the postseason was 35 degrees for Game 4 of the 1997 World Series at Cleveland between the Indians and Florida Marlins. The Rockies' coldest game was 28 degrees on April 12, 1997, when they beat Montreal 12-8. With the front moving out Saturday night, temperatures are expected to approach 50 on Sunday.... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Ishikawa to get quick baptism at Presidents Cup Oct 11, 2009
"That's the goal for everyone on the International team.The first day of the Presidents Cup has rarely meant so much to one team. Memories are still fresh from two years ago at Royal Montreal, however, when the opening session ended without a single International victory.The United States won five of six matches. The other was halved. The International team never seriously cut into the five-point deficit, and it turned out to be another U.S. victory.The Americans lead the series 5-1-1, and the... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Ancient Egypt on exhibition in Little Rock Oct 9, 2009
The mummy's rest was disturbed when the sarcophagus was knocked over during a 1969 student protest in Montreal. The sarcophagus was recently restored by conservators at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Orchestra plays epic Rings score Oct 9, 2009
"In Montreal, I saw lots of Lord of the Rings books around [at rehearsals]. "The piece is essentially also based in 19th Century symphonic tradition," he said. "You wanted to create a piece that was steeped in antiquity. "The book is so musical, you wanted to have some aspect of that writing in the film.". (Yahoo News -- Lord of the Rings)
Rockies get even Oct 9, 2009
"He didn't act any different.'' If anything, Hamels was too fine, throwing strikes on 62 of his 83 pitches. And a little bit of bad luck didn't help as Colorado nicked him for one in the first, two in the fourth and one in the fifth. After Carlos Gonzalez singled, Hamels picked him off only to have first baseman Ryan Howard's throw arrive late as Gonzalez fled safely into second. After a Dexter Fowler sacrifice bunt, Todd Helton's nubber down the first-base line caught Hamels off balance. Trying... (NJ.com -- Times)
Away We Go Movie Review Oct 8, 2009
Away We Go To Montreal, Phoenix and Miami ... Together they travel from Phoenix to Montreal to Miami in search of a place to call their own, encountering friends and family along the way, only to discover that everyone has their own set of problems and in their own way, everyone is some sort of f**k up. (Suite101.com)
Valabik injury may require surgery Oct 8, 2009
Why does it always seem to be an Ottawa or Montreal game that doesn t get shown by either team these last couple of years. I understood the Chicago scenario back when it happened but c mon already. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Obama postpones meeting with Dalai Lama Oct 6, 2009
AP Photo - The Dalai Lama laughs during his press conference Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at the Bell Center in Montreal ... AP Photo - The Dalai Lama arrives for his press conference Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at the Bell Center in Montreal. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Small wonders Oct 4, 2009
Perelmutter, 58, explains that his mother, Anne, was the first person to open a fancy food store in his native Montreal, and in terms of gastronomy and an ability to make you feel at home, the apple didn t fall far from the tree. Dollars are OK, he says in a light tone, but I need to be liked. (Boston Globe)
Cruises unveil more options Oct 2, 2009
Luxury cruise line Silversea and the more moderately priced Costa Cruise Line offer New England-Canada itineraries out of New York, Montreal or Quebec ... In October, Silversea has a Montreal-New York itinerary with port calls in Quebec City; Gaspe, Quebec; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Nova Scotia s Sydney and Halifax; Bar Harbor, Maine; and Boston. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
CORRECTING and REPLACING Jann Arden's Upcoming Tour in Support of Canwest Raise-a-Reader Oct 2, 2009
WINNIPEG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The concert date for the Montreal show should be Jan 14 (sted Jan 15) ... Tickets for Ardens more than 30 concert dates go on sale this week for the following cities: Nanaimo, Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Sudbury, Toronto, Hamilton, London, Kitchener, Kingston, Windsor, Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax and Moncton ... Jan 14 Olympia de Montreal, MontrealTickets available at LiveNation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Canwest Raise-a-Reader Day Pulls in $2 Million for Literacy Programs Sep 26, 2009
There are 27 cities across Canada involved in Canwest Raise-a-Reader Day: St. Johns, Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton, Charlottetown, Summerside, Halifax, Sydney, Montreal, Ottawa, Windsor, Toronto, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary, Lethbridge, Edmonton, Kelowna, Penticton, Prince George, Kamloops, Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, and Tofino/Ucluelet. About Canwest Global Communications Corp.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Airplanes, oxygen and the media Sep 26, 2009
A bomb planted by a Sikh extremist blows up an Air India 747 en route from Toronto to Bombay (with stops in Montreal and London). The airplane fell into the sea east of Ireland, killing 329. (Salon)
Experts' plans » Sep 24, 2009
Montreal Toronto Ontario Ottawa Boston Hartford Buffalo New York Rangers New York Islanders New Jersey Philadelphia Pittsburgh Washington Atlanta Carolina Tampa Bay Florida Columbus Detroit Chicago ... Division Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Rangers New Jersey Devils New York Islanders Upfront Division Toronto Montreal Vaughan Ottawa Buffalo Flying Saucer Division Tampa Bay Nashville Atlanta Washington Carolina ... Salming Division Prague Predators Stockholm Lightning Helsinki Hurricanes... (ESPN -- NHL)
Japan's new PM writes IOC backing Tokyo 2016 bid Sep 24, 2009
Hatoyama took over as prime minister from Taro Aso, who competed in shooting at the 1976 Montreal Olympics and addressed an IOC evaluation panel that visited the city in April. "Please allow me to take this opportunity to express my own personal enthusiasm and support for Tokyo's bid," Hatoyama said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Oprah tops star-studded Chicago Oly delegation Sep 24, 2009
At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Johnson became the only man to win the 200 and 400 meters at the same games; Comaneci's string of seven perfect 10s at the Montreal Games captivated the world; Liukin is the reigning Olympic all-around gymnastics champ; and Joyner-Kersee is among the greatest athletes ever, winning three golds in the heptathlon and long jump. Joining them are fellow gold medalists Michael Conley, the 1992 triple jump champion who grew up near the planned Olympic stadium in... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Air Canada, U.S. reach deal on charter flights Sep 19, 2009
Canada has NHL teams in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Under the agreement, Air Canada must submit monthly reports to the Department of Transportation to demonstrate compliance. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Men's Soccer Falls To Long Island In Overtime, 2-1 Sep 17, 2009
Brooklyn, N.Y. - Freshman (Montreal, Quebec) scored on a penalty kick in the 89th minute to tie the game at one, but Jakeem Johnson's goal six minutes into overtime proved to be the difference as Long Island defeated the Stony Brook men's soccer team, 2-1, at LIU Field on Wednesday evening. After Johnson scored in the 77th minute, Stony Brook (1-4-1) sent its three forwards up and got the equalizer just 1:35 before regulation. (Goseawolves.org)
The Nanosphere -- Finding the good in what other countries do Sep 17, 2009
As regular readers might know, I recently returned from my honeymoon in Montreal and Quebec City ... In Canada, my Montreal guide tried to turn our bus tour into an infomercial for their government-run healthcare system ... No matter how The Good Doctor and I feel about Canada s healthcare system, we were a little miffed that he wasn t talking about the city of Montreal as it passed by the window. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Montreal, air/3 nights, from $469 Sep 17, 2009
Why it's a deal: In a recent Kayak search, we found a $372 round-trip flight between Miami and Montreal for travel in early November (US Airways). A three-night stay at the hotel normally costs about $314 per person, with taxes. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Daily guide to television and radio Sep 15, 2009
5) Enigma Variations, with the Montreal Symphony. NEWS & TALK SHOWS Morning Early Show at 7 a.m. on Chs. (Boston Globe)
Week 6 » Sep 15, 2009
Final week of Inside College Hockey's A to Z series - ESPN. Originally Published: September 14, 2009. (ESPN -- College Sports)
4 U.K. Muslims sentenced for airline plot Sep 15, 2009
Prosecutors said the suspects had targeted seven flights from London's Heathrow airport to New York, Washington, San Francisco, Toronto, Montreal and two to Chicago. British and U.S. security officials said the plan was directly linked to al-Qaida and guided by Islamic militants in Pakistan, who sent instructions to the group via coded e-mail messages. (MSNBC -- International)
Making your trip green Sep 13, 2009
The 1814 inn might make a good stop on a drive to Montreal, where you can check out the Alt Hotel Quartier Dix30 (6500 boulevard de Rome, Brossard, Quebec, 450-443-1030 or 877-343-1030, , doubles $120). Located in the suburbs but a reasonable bus ride from downtown, it s part of the Alt chain of radically new hotels that are built from scratch to be super-efficient. (Boston Globe)
U.K. wants 3 bombing suspects retried Sep 12, 2009
Prosecutors said suspects had identified seven specific flights from London's Heathrow airport to New York, Washington, Chicago, San Francisco, Toronto and Montreal, as their targets. British authorities estimate that, if successful, about 2,000 passengers would have died. (MSNBC -- International)
Jon WertheimTENNIS MAILBAG Sep 11, 2009
Yanina Wickmayer has emerged from obscurity at U.S. Open - Jon Wertheim - SI.com. Posted: Thursday September 10, 2009 2:44PM; Updated: Thursday September 10, 2009 5:39PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Who's ready for Fun Fun Fun? Sep 11, 2009
The 2009 line-up includes Broadcast, Cool Kids, Crystal Castles, Destroyer, Les Savy Fav, Of Montreal, Pharcyde, Ratatat and Why. This year s punk stage and hip hop DJs are another big draw for audiences, Moody said. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
How Good Do You Need To Be To Make a Living on the Pro Tennis Tour? Sep 10, 2009
In 2009 alone, the 50th-seed on the men's circuit played tournaments in Connecticut, Ohio, Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Montreal, Switzerland, Germany, France, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Great Britain, South Africa, and Australia. Tournaments give players a daily allowance to cover hotel and food, but they don't cover travel costs. (Slate)
Go on a cruise for less Sep 10, 2009
However, before you give up your dreams of taking a break from everyday life, here's an idea: consider a cruise from a port within driving distance such as New York City, Boston and Montreal. Not only are cruises becoming more and more affordable, but if you drive to the departure port instead of flying, you can save a bundle on airfare, too. (Albany Times Union)
Denver in top 10 for live music Sep 10, 2009
New Orleans comes in first in the travel writer's ranking, followed by New York City; Austin; Nashville; Chicago; Memphis; Montreal; Las Vegas; Branson, Mo. and Denver. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
The 2009-10 Non-Conference Sch... Sep 9, 2009
On Nov. 6, URI will host Concordia College from Montreal, Que. followed by a Nov. 10 matchup with Rhode Island College. (Gorhody.com)
3 guilty in liquid bomb scheme Sep 8, 2009
Prosecutors said the suspects had identified as targets seven flights from London s Heathrow airport to New York, Washington, San Francisco, Toronto, Montreal, and two to Chicago. Britain s MI5 spy agency believes the group planned to strike as many as 18 jetliners in two waves of bombings, and to provoke further panic with attacks on UK power stations. (Boston Globe)
Bonilla, Gobeil Lead Men's Soccer To 3-0 Win Over Bryant Sep 7, 2009
Smithfield, R.I. - Sophomore (Brentwood, N.Y.) scored two goals and freshman (Montreal, Quebec) added another as the Stony Brook men's soccer team shut out Bryant, 3-0, to lift its record to 1-2. Bryant is 0-3. (Goseawolves.org)
Surfers hit the... river? Sep 7, 2009
Article By: Clement Sabourin Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:12 Forget Hawaii, Hossegor or Bali, the newest mecca attracting surfers from all over is in Canada in the shadows of Montreal skyscrapers, on the Saint Lawrence River ... "It's incredible in Montreal, the waves are always there," Corran Addison, a pioneer of surfing here, told AFP. ... He says he moved to Montreal to surf at this spot 365 days a year, even in frigid winter months when floating sheets of ice drift past and temperatures drop below ... (iAfrica.com)
Memphis on top 10 list for live music Sep 5, 2009
Cities rounding out the Top 10 were Montreal, Las Vegas, Branson, Mo. and Denver. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
'Alegria' twirls into Albany Sep 4, 2009
What began as the outgrowth of an entertainment style developed 25 years ago by Montreal street performers, Cirque du Soleil is now a billion-dollar company that over the past quarter-century has played to audiences exceeding 90 million all around the globe ... "Alegra" is the second Cirque show to be performed locally; "Delirium" played at the Albany arena in early 2006 as the second stop after its world premiere in Montreal. (Albany Times Union)
Bursting At The Seams: Health Or Wealth? Sep 4, 2009
The Society of Missionaries of Africa, Montreal, Canada Miller David, 1999. Principles of Social Justice: Harvard, Massachusetts National Democratic Congress (NDC) Party 20008 Manifesto Oyen M. et al, 2002. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Rare Canada: $120 O/W rates won't last long Sep 3, 2009
Romantic Montreal in Quebec couldn't fit that bill any better. Its maple trees are some of the most beautiful found in any part of the world. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Circus in space Sep 3, 2009
" Mr Laliberte initially turned down the offer of a trip into orbit His team designed the show on relatively short notice. The Canadian-based entrepreneur, who got his start as a street performer, decided on the trip less than five months ago. On 31 March he stopped in his Montreal office to check his mail after a trip to Hawaii. He found a note from the US-based firm Space Adventures, which serves as a travel broker for orbital space flights from Russia. He had originally inquired about flying... (BBC News -- Science)
Tom BowlesINSIDE NASCAR Sep 1, 2009
Rain tires in Montreal again. For those of you who loved stock cars running in a raging downpour in Canada last year, the forecast calls for at least a 30 percent chance of rain on Sunday in what could be a second straight year of Carl Edwards using a squeegee to see in front of him. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Men's Soccer Opens 2009 Season At Home vs. Hofstra On Tuesday Sep 1, 2009
" A former club teammate of Belakehal, freshman (Montreal, Quebec) is a player that could make an immediate impact in the attacking third. "Berian has an elegant touch on the ball," Markovic said. "He has a lot of quality competition under his belt. " Freshman (Brentwood, N.Y.) comes to Stony Brook after winning a state championship at Brentwood High School and a number one ranking in the polls. "Christian has been a winner at every level. (Goseawolves.org)
Exploring the World Visit Canada Aug 31, 2009
This makes Montreal the perfect city for a traveler that is single, curious, and ready for social adventure. If the solo traveler has a chance they should check out the Winter Carnival which is held in Quebec City every year. (Suite101.com)
Lost or damaged bags? Whos to blame? Aug 31, 2009
On international trips, the liability limit may vary, as it is governed by various international treaties, including the Montreal and Warsaw Conventions. Check your carrier's Web site for specifics. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Thrashers believe strong finish was no fluke Aug 30, 2009
The Thrashers travel to St. Louis, Ottawa, New Jersey, Buffalo and Montreal following the opener. The schedule has Thrashers general manager Don Waddell cautiously optimistic. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NDC-Canada Awards Night & Dinner Dance Aug 29, 2009
The National Democratic Congress Canada Chapter (NDC-Canada) held an Awards night and Dinner Dance in the ballroom of the magnificent Days Inn Hotel and Conference Center, Montreal, Canada ... The Awards Night and Dinner Dance brought together NDC members, sympathizers, friends of NDC from across Canada and the United States of America, the leadership of the NPP in Montreal, Ghanaians living in Montreal and Toronto and several Ghanaian entrepreneurs operating in and around Montreal ... The first... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Big screen evolves to compete with small Aug 29, 2009
It is this century's answer to the movie palace of old _ or the "Broadway-ification" of the movie-going experience, as Charles Acland, professor of communications studies at Concordia University in Montreal, calls it. "In a nutshell, what you're going to see is cinema-going aimed at people who go less frequently," says Acland, author of "Screen Traffic: Movies, Megaplexes and Global Culture.". (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Kennedy Library and Guest Experts Set for Crystal's 'President's Cruise' Aug 29, 2009
In all, a distinguished roster of events and guest speakers is set for the October 30, New England/Canada President's Cruise from Montreal to New York aboard Crystal Symphony ... The 11-day itinerary calls at Montreal, Quebec City, Prince Edward Island/Charlottetown, Halifax, Boston (overnight), Newport and New York (overnight). (PR Newswire)
Laughing gas threat to Ozone layer Aug 29, 2009
"Although N2O is roughly 160th of CFC-11 in terms of ozone depleting potential, it has become the largest ozone depleting substance as Montreal Protocol has considerably reduced emission of others," said A R Ravishankara, Director Chemical Sciences Division, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), USA.. The research, which will be published in the latest issue of the Science magazine, studied N2O emissions through human activities especially by usage of fertilisers in... (India Times)