More Turkish officers jailed accused of plotting to topple Islamic-rooted government

More Turkish officers charged in alleged coup plot

ANKARA, Turkey – A Turkish court on Thursday formally charged eight more military officers of plotting to topple the nation’s Islamic-rooted government, increasing the number of officers who have been charged and jailed to 20 – including five admirals and three generals.
Police also escorted several other officers – … Read more »».

Avoid chemical colours this Holi

KOLKATA – Keep away from harmful chemical colours this Holi to protect your skin and eyes, doctors say. They suggest the use of natural vegetable colours instead.

Every year, hundreds of people all over India go blind and complain of skin irritations after playing Holi with ‘gulaal’ (colour powder) and liquid colours made up of chemical …. Source article  : Avoid chemical colours this Holi.

Thousands gather in Himachal to celebrate Buddhist fair

SHIMLA – Thousands of Buddhists from India and abroad have thronged to the Rewalsar lake in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district for the two-day Tsechu fair to commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru Padma Sambhava.

“Thousands of Buddhists have gathered at Rewalsar for the famous Tsechu fair that began Wednesday. The fair is being celebrated since centuries … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Thousands gather in Himachal to celebrate Buddhist fair.

20 Turkish officers jailed for plotting to topple Islamic-rooted government

Turkish court charges 20 officers in coup plot

ANKARA, Turkey – A Turkish court on Thursday charged more ranking officers for allegedly plotting several years ago to topple the Islamic-rooted government, increasing the number of officers jailed to 20 – including five admirals and three generals.
The court in Istanbul ordered the jailing of eight more officers, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 20 Turkish officers jailed for plotting to topple Islamic-rooted government.

Singapore watchdog probes Hindu temple management

SINGAPORE – Singapore’s charity watchdog launched a probe into a popular Hindu temple’s governance and administration, the Straits Times reported Thursday.

Investigations into the affairs of the Sri Siva Krishna temple were initiated in July following a complaint by the Hindu Endowments Board to the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports.
“Mid-last year, we realised …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Singapore watchdog probes Hindu temple management.

Teen Islam-to-Christianity convert tells Ohio judge reconciliation with parents not possible

Ohio convert: Family reconciliation not possible

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A teenage runaway who fled Ohio with the alleged help of Christian pastors, claiming she’d be harmed for converting from Islam to Christianity, says a reconciliation with her Muslim parents is no longer possible.
Efforts by Ohio and Florida courts to reunify Rifqa Bary with her family have …. Read the original article  : Teen Islam-to-Christianity convert tells Ohio judge reconciliation with parents not possible.

Indian American group seeks action on Sikh’s beheading in Pakistan

WASHINGTON – A group of Indian Americans has condemned the kidnapping and beheading of a Sikh man by Pakistani Taliban and appealed to India to exert pressure on Pakistan to bring the perpetrators to justice.

“We urge the government of India to ask the government of Pakistan and exert pressure on it to punish the guilty … Read : Indian American group seeks action on Sikh’s beheading in Pakistan.