Sarah Palin to turn into a ‘reality TV star’

LONDON – Sarah Palin is all set to star in a reality TV show that shows her family’s life in Alaska, according to reports.

The former Republican Vice-Presidential candidate is believed to have been in talks with a number of US networks for a show, which would follow Palin, her …. Read the original article  : Sarah Palin to turn into a ‘reality TV star’.

Jewels worth #100k found inside Dame Agatha Christie’s trunk

LONDON – A battered leather trunk that had belonged to British crime novelist Dame Agatha Christie is said to have contained jewels worth up to 100,000 pounds.

Jennifer Grant, a fan of the Poirot and Miss Marple creator, had bought the box for 100 pounds at auction, and though she realised …. Original source  : Jewels worth #100k found inside Dame Agatha Christie’s trunk.

Turkey warns of breakdown in ties with US after measure calls killing of Armenians genocide

Turkey warns of breakdown in ties with US
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey’s foreign minister is warning of a breakdown in ties with the U.S. after a congressional committee approved a resolution branding the World War I-era killing of Armenians genocide.

Ahmet Davutoglu said Friday the Obama administration had not sufficiently put its weight behind efforts to block … Original article on : Turkey warns of breakdown in ties with US after measure calls killing of Armenians genocide.

Finding on sage grouse could significantly affect renewable energy, oil and gas, in West

Interior to announce sage grouse finding Friday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Interior Department plans to announce whether it will pursue endangered species protection for sage grouse, a decision with major ramifications for the West’s renewable energy and oil and gas industries.
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is expected to say Friday whether the department will pursue listing sage … Read more : Finding on sage grouse could significantly affect renewable energy, oil and gas, in West.

Somali official: British sailing couple held by pirates will be released within weeks

Somali official: UK couple to be released soon

NAIROBI, Kenya – A senior Somali official says a retired British couple snatched from their yacht by pirates more than four months ago will be released soon.
Deputy Parliamentary Speaker Mohamed Omar Dalha says Somali communities inside and outside the chaos-wracked country have been working to negotiate the “unconditional … Original article on : Somali official: British sailing couple held by pirates will be released within weeks.

Ukraine’s new president heads to Moscow in a hope to get a new gas deal

Ukraine’s president heads to Moscow to talk gas

MOSCOW – Ukraine’s new president is meeting with his Russian counterpart to talk gas.
The Kremlin says Viktor Yanukovych will hold talks with Dmitry Medvedev Thursday afternoon.
Yanukovych, who was sworn in last week, is anxious to get lower prices for natural gas Russia supplies to Ukraine.
During his election campaign, … Read more >>>.

Jay-z Meets Obama

Rap superstar JAY-Z took some time out of his busy touring schedule on Wednesday (03Mar10) to meet with U.S. President BARACK OBAMA.
The Empire State of Mind hitmaker has been friends with the politician since throwing his support behind the Democrat’s presidential election campaign in 2008.
The rapper recently revealed he had been invited to … Read : Jay-z Meets Obama.

Experts wary of Pak’s ‘double game’ behind US’ back

WASHINGTON – The Pakistan Army’s ’successful’ offensive in restive tribal regions of the country and the recent arrests of top militant commanders in Karachi and from other parts of the country, might be seen as a shift in Islamabad’s policies, but concerns are that it may be playing a “double game”.

According to Daniel Markey, a …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Budding designers compete at fashion event in Bangalore

BANGALORE – Budding fashion designers showcased their collections and competed on the ramp of Wills Lifestyle Fashion Contest, which is being held here on Thursday.

The theme of the contest was ‘Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’ and was organized with an aim to provide a platform to young designers.
About forty designers from all over the country showcased …. Original source  : Budding designers compete at fashion event in Bangalore.

Holy men spread awareness about global warming in Haridwar

HARIDWAR – Holy men participating in the ongoing Kumbh Mela have come forward to create awareness about global warming.

The group of holy men, belonging to different Akharas (sects), have taken on the responsibility of spreading awareness about global warming at the f??te and working towards recycling waste matter.
Mahant Ravindranand Giri of the Shri Panch Dashnam … Read more : Holy men spread awareness about global warming in Haridwar.

Michelle Obama “understands” hubby’s smoke-quitting issues

WASHINGTON – US First Lady Michelle Obama has admitted President Barack Obama is struggling to quit smoking.

She addressed the doctors’ report on the president’s health.
“What the president struggles with is what every smoker struggles with, it’s a difficult habit to break. It’s understandable that he struggles with it,” Politico quoted her as saying.
She added: “Do …. Original source  : Michelle Obama “understands” hubby’s smoke-quitting issues.

I express deep condolences to Gurshan’s family, says Krishna

NEW DELHI – External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Friday expressed his deep condolences to the family of three-year-old Indian boy Gurshan Singh, who was found dead after vanishing from his Melbourne holiday home on Thursday.

“The Australian investigating agencies have confirmed that there was no external injury on the body of the three-year toddler,” …. Original article  : I express deep condolences to Gurshan’s family, says Krishna.

Pak media claims RAW, RAM behind killing of four Pakistani workers in Kandahar

ISLAMABAD – While no terrorist group has claimed the responsibility for the death of four Pakistani construction workers, who were killed near Kandahar on Thursday, the Pakistani media has termed the killings as a ‘revenge attack’ carried out by the Indian intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) in association with the Afghan …. Source  : Pak media claims RAW, RAM behind killing of four Pakistani workers in Kandahar.

Oz Indian leaders urge calm on death of Gurshan Singh in Melbourne

MELBOURNE – Indian community leaders in Australia have pleaded for calm during the murder investigation into death of three-year-old boy Gurshan Singh Kaurchanna in Melbourne.

Sikh community figure and Darebin councilor, Tim Singh Laurence, said he did not think Gurshan’s death would change the views of Indians living in Melbourne.
“I don’t think we’ve got to that … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Oz Indian leaders urge calm on death of Gurshan Singh in Melbourne.

Two adults in Gurshan Singh’s home at the time of disappearance: Victoria Police

MELBOURNE – Victoria Police has revealed that at least two adults were in the Lalor house when three-year-old Indian boy Gurshan Singh Kaurchanna disappeared on Thursday.

Earlier, it was reported that Gurshan, whose body was found dumped by the side of a road in Melbourne’s northern suburbs six hours after he disappeared, had wandered out of … Original article on : Two adults in Gurshan Singh’s home at the time of disappearance: Victoria Police.

28th Agartala Book Fair attracts book lovers

AGARTALA – Thousands of book lovers are coming every day at the ongoing 28th Agartala Book Fair.

Organised by the Information Cultural Affairs and Tourism (ICAT) Department of Tripura with the cooperation of state publishers, the twelve-day-long fair is being held at the Sishuniketan ground of Agartala. It ends on March 11.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik …. Source article  : 28th Agartala Book Fair attracts book lovers.

Teachers accused of racism after choosing OJ Simpson, Dennis Rodman as role models

LOS ANGELES – Three white teachers were accused of racism and were suspended from a Los Angeles school after they picked OJ Simpson, Dennis Rodman and RuPaul as role models for Black History Month at their school. his episode occurred at Wadsworth Avenue Elementary, where the student body is more than 90 per cent Latino.

The …. Source  : Teachers accused of racism after choosing OJ Simpson, Dennis Rodman as role models.

Gunman shoots two Pentagon police officers in Washington

WASHINGTON – A 36-year-old gunman injured two Pentagon police officers while trying to enter the complex on Thursday evening. He was shot and taken into custody.

While the motive for the shooting wasn’t immediately clear, the gunman was identified as John Patrick Bedell, Fox News reports.
Addressing a press conference, Pentagon Police Chief Richard Keevil said Bedell … Read more >>>.

Visual IQ strengthens its team to help online and offline clients in marketing tools

KOCHI – Visual IQ, a US based company which recently opened its office in Kochi has announced an initiative to better assist marketers in achieving business goals through improved measurement and optimization of both online and offline media campaigns.

As part of efforts to help clients more tightly align their marketing efforts with business objectives, media …. Original article  : Visual IQ strengthens its team to help online and offline clients in marketing tools.

Holbrooke regrets ‘not Indian’ comment on Kabul attack

NEW DELHI – United State Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard C Holbrooke has expressed regret over the misunderstanding caused by his ‘not-Indian’ comment on the February 26 Kabul terror attack in which at least six Indians were killed and around 10 injured.

Holbrooke said, ” I did not say Indians were not the target, …. Source  : Holbrooke regrets ‘not Indian’ comment on Kabul attack.