PIL filed against Bahujan Samaj Party over 25th anniversary expenses

ALLAHABAD – A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court asking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the expenses by the ruling Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on March 15 to mark the 25th anniversary of the party.

The PIL has been filed by three lawyers, …. Source article  : PIL filed against Bahujan Samaj Party over 25th anniversary expenses.

Myanmar frees jailed US citizen

WASHINGTON – The US welcomed the release of a naturalised US citizen and democracy activist who had been jailed since September in the Asian country.

Nyi Nyi Aung was freed by a Myanmar court Thursday and put on a flight to Bangkok. He had been sentenced to a three-year jail term in February after being convicted … Read more >>.

Venezuela high court authorizes gov’t to request former president’s extradition from US

Venezuela: OK to seek ex-president’s extradition

CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuela’s Supreme Court has cleared the way for the government to seek former President Carlos Andres Perez’s extradition from the United States.
Perez is wanted for trial on charges stemming from violence during 1989 protests over gasoline and transportation prices.
Prosecutors allege Perez ordered a harsh crackdown in which …. Source  : Venezuela high court authorizes gov’t to request former president’s extradition from US.

Venezuela asks authorities in Spain for specifics of accusations against ETA suspect

Venezuela asks for details of charges in ETA case

CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuela has asked authorities in Spain to detail their accusations against an alleged ETA operative accused of helping the Basque separatist group arrange explosives training with Colombian rebels in Venezuela.
Venezuela asked Interpol in Madrid for details of the indictment naming Arturo Cubillas Fontan, who … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Venezuela asks authorities in Spain for specifics of accusations against ETA suspect.

Producer files $30M suit against Lady Gaga in NYC, says she ditched him as her career soared

Producer files $30M suit against Lady Gaga in NYC

NEW YORK – A songwriter and music producer who claims he helped launch pop star Lady Gaga says she squeezed him out of her lucrative career after he co-wrote some of her songs, came up with her stage name and helped get her record deal.
Rob Fusari filed … Read more »»».

Sex.com creditors put off NY auction of domain name; among potential bidders was PETA

Sex.com creditors say domain’s too hot for NY sale

NEW YORK – The suitors for Sex.com have been put off for now.
An auction for the much-sought-after domain name was canceled Wednesday after three creditors filed a petition forcing the owner into bankruptcy.
Mike Mann, an investor with all three creditors, said the petition was filed to stop … Original source on Gaea Times at : Sex.com creditors put off NY auction of domain name; among potential bidders was PETA.

Music producer files $35M lawsuit against Grammy Award-winning singer Lady Gaga in NYC court

Producer files $35M suit against Lady Gaga in NYC

NEW YORK – A songwriter and music producer who claims he helped launch pop star Lady Gaga says she squeezed him out of her lucrative career after he co-wrote some of her songs, came up with her stage name and helped get her record deal.
Rob Fusari filed …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

‘We need a national advisor to PM on disability’

NEW DELHI – In order to ensure the rights of people with disabilities, there is a need for a national advisor on the subject to the prime minister, former chief justice of the Delhi High Court Ajit Prakash Shah said Thursday.

“There is a need for a national advisor on disability to the prime minister, as …. Source  : ‘We need a national advisor to PM on disability’.

Racism row as British firm seeks Indian origin applicant

LONDON – A British computer company’s advertisment seeking an applicant “preferably of Indian origin” has been dubbed racist by campaigners.

The advertisement for the 38,000 pounds a year post was branded quite clearly racist by agitated campaigners who claimed it showed anti-British discrimination and urged the equalities watchdog to launch an immediate investigation, Daily Express reported … Original source on Gaea Times at : Racism row as British firm seeks Indian origin applicant.

‘India needs 152,000 professional trainers for disabled’

NEW DELHI – The country faces a major dearth of trained professionals who can provide basic educational and vocational skills to the disabled population, the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) said Thursday.

At the inauguration of a two-day national meet on disability in the capital, J.P. Singh, executive head of the RCI, said the country needs …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘India needs 152,000 professional trainers for disabled’.