Tibetan experts meet to decide strategy on saving Tibet flora

DHARAMSALA – Representatives of the International Tibet Support Network (ITSN), a consortium of more than 150 Tibet groups have converged at Dharamsala to discuss and evolve further strategy on Tibet in a non-violent manner.

Fifty-two delegates from 11 different countries are participating …. Original source  : Tibetan experts meet to decide strategy on saving Tibet flora.

Rahul Gandhi visits Amethi

AMETHI – Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi visited his parliamentary constituency Amethi to take stock of ongoing development programmes.

Gandhi reportedly discussed various issues with the district officials and also interacted with the local party workers.
“Opinions were exchanged (at the meeting). Discussion about the all …. Read the original article  : Rahul Gandhi visits Amethi.

Nevada’s first legal ‘prosti-dude’ quits for want of clientele

NEW YORK – The first legal male prostitute has reportedly decided to call it quits after getting fewer than 10 customers over the past three months.

Markus, 25, an ex-Marine, who put the “dude” in prosti-dude, was the first man to be hired by Bobbi Davis to work …. Read the original article  : Nevada’s first legal ‘prosti-dude’ quits for want of clientele.

Vatican slams media over allegations Pope helped cover up sex abuse

LONDON – The Vatican has slammed the media over allegations that the Pope helped cover-up sex abuse, saying that the claim was an “ignoble” attempt to strike at the Pontiff.

The Catholic Church has been hit by a series of child abuse allegations across Europe and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Vatican slams media over allegations Pope helped cover up sex abuse.

Climate change threatening Qinghai-Tibet plateau

XINING – The Qinghai-Tibet plateau region is getting warmer and the people are clearly feeling the change.

China’s official Xinhua news agency quoted 83-year-old Hou Fusheng as saying: “It’s getting warmer every year.”
Hou has lived all his life in Xining, capital of …. Source article  : Climate change threatening Qinghai-Tibet plateau.

BSF personnel gun down two Pakistan smugglers in Punjab, seize fake currency

NAUSHERA DHALLA – Border Security Force (BSF) personnel gunned down two Pakistani smugglers and seized fake currency worth 6.5 million rupees, while the duo were attempting to sneak into Punjab’s Naushera sector.

A top BSF official said both intruders were shot dead …. Original article  : BSF personnel gun down two Pakistan smugglers in Punjab, seize fake currency.

Congress reacts cautiously to testimony of IPS officer on Babri demolition

NEW DELHI/RAE BAREILLY – The Congress party has reacted with caution to the deposition of senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Anju Gupta, who was L K Advani’s security officer during the demolition of the Babri Masjid on December 6, 1992.

Congress spokesperson Abhishek …. Source article  : Congress reacts cautiously to testimony of IPS officer on Babri demolition.

Noisome or nice? Volunteers amble through olfactory jungle of NYC to sniff out city’s scents

Volunteers amble through olfactory jungle of NYC

NEW YORK – From rotting garbage to sweet-roasting peanuts at sidewalk stands, New Yorkers are constantly bombarded with the aromas of urban life.
“You’re walking into the olfactory jungle,” said perfume designer Celine Barel of International Flavors and Fragrances on Friday at a daylong conference devoted to smells and the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Noisome or nice? Volunteers amble through olfactory jungle of NYC to sniff out city’s scents.

Dutch national Heum says he is not guilty

CHENNAI – William Heum, the Dutch national, who was arrested last year in November under the new IT Act for digital child pornography has claimed innocence.

Speaking to the media persons here on Friday, Heum sought assistance from the Dutch Embassy, saying they should help … Read more »»».

Communists protest against Centre’s anti-Maoist operation in Kolkata

KOLKATA – Scores of Communists took to the streets in Kolkata on Friday to protest against the Central Government’s anti-Maoist ‘Green Hunt’ operation.

Gathering under the banner of the ‘Struggling Left Consolidation’, the protestors took part in a rally … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Communists protest against Centre’s anti-Maoist operation in Kolkata.

Hindus seek public holiday for Diwali in New Zealand

NEVADA – Hindus have asked for Diwali as a public holiday in New Zealand.
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Diwali being the most important Hindu holy day, it was important for Hindu families to celebrate Diwali day together at home with their children.urrently … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Hindus seek public holiday for Diwali in New Zealand.

CBI court to pronounce judgement in Satyendranath Dubey murder case

PATNA – A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Patna will pronounce its judgement in National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) engineer Satyendranath Dubey murder case today.

The court had convicted three accused-Mantu Kumar, Udai Kumar and Pinku Ravidas for murdering Dubey on … Original article on : CBI court to pronounce judgement in Satyendranath Dubey murder case.

Miley Cyrus’ Mom’s Crush On Liam Hemsworth!

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- Starting from the multiple affairs of the celebrated golfer Tiger Woods, it appears that the media representatives are keen on revealing scandals of different celebrities from the glamor world. Though the celebrity scandal saga has started with the well-known sports personality, who has graced the golf field for years, it … Read more : Miley Cyrus’ Mom’s Crush On Liam Hemsworth!.

Gujarat riots: Modi says ready to appear before SIT panel

AHMEDABAD – Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi may appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for interrogation on the 2002 Gujarat riots case on Saturday.

Sources said Modi has verbally responded to the SIT request by asserting that he is ready to appear provided a certain decorum is maintained by the investigators interrogating him on March …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Gujarat riots: Modi says ready to appear before SIT panel.

Sharif faces flak as political parties seek answers for his ‘U-turn’

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani political leaders are still grappling with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif’s last minute ‘U-turn’ over the constitutional reforms package and are trying to find out as to what exactly had prompted Sharif for his sudden move.

Sharif had demanded that a “consensus” be reached before tabling the package in Parliament, despite …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Sharif faces flak as political parties seek answers for his ‘U-turn’.

Pak against Taliban gaining control in Afghanistan: Qureshi

WASHINGTON – Rejecting the notion that Islamabad is providing ‘covert’ support to the Taliban in Afghanistan against foreign forces, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said there was a time when his country was ‘comfortable’ with the Taliban government, but it now does not want the insurgents to take control of the neighbouring nation.

In …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pak against Taliban gaining control in Afghanistan: Qureshi.

Abortion ban proposal to be on Colorado ballot

Abortion ban proposal to be on Colo. ballot

DENVER – A proposal to ban abortion in Colorado will be on state ballots this fall.
The Secretary of State’s Office said Friday that Colorado-based Personhood USA submitted enough valid signatures to put an abortion-ending proposal to a statewide vote this fall. The proposal would give unborn fetuses human … Original article on : Abortion ban proposal to be on Colorado ballot.

Skydiver who crashed through Texas roof was 34-year-old Hungarian national, experienced jumper

Skydiver who crashed through Texas roof ID’d

PORT ARANSAS, Texas – Authorities say a skydiver who died after crashing through the roof of a Texas condominium was a 34-year-old Hungarian national.
Port Aransas police say Peter Gerencser died Thursday after falling through the roof of the Gulfside Beach Condos. Police say he was preparing to land after …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Skydiver who crashed through Texas roof was 34-year-old Hungarian national, experienced jumper.

Obama’s 2nd pick to head TSA withdraws from consideration

2nd pick for transportation security chief is out

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s second choice for transportation security chief has withdrawn from consideration because of questions over his background as a defense contractor.
Retired Army Maj. Gen. Robert Harding took himself out of the running Friday night as head of the Transportation Security Administration, another setback for …. Original source  : Obama’s 2nd pick to head TSA withdraws from consideration.

Edmund Pillsbury, who led Fort Worth’s Kimbell Art Museum for 18 years, dies at age 66

Former Kimbell director Edmund Pillsbury dies

DALLAS – Edmund Pillsbury, who was director of Fort Worth’s Kimbell Art Museum for 18 years, has died. He was 66.
Dallas’ Heritage Auction Galleries announced Friday that Pillsbury died a day earlier of an apparent heart attack while returning from lunch with a consigner. Pillsbury had worked for Heritage for … Read more »».