Vishu Festival 2010 Celebration

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- In Kerala, Vishu Festival marks the beginning of the New Year which usually falls in mid April. It is a major occasion for the residents of Kerala. The residents of the state wish each other good luck and send Vishu SMSes to the relatives and friends. The women in Malayali …. Source  : Vishu Festival 2010 Celebration.

Malaysian PM greets Tamils, Sikhs on New Year

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak Wednesday greeted Tamils and Sikhs on their New Year.

Najib, now in Washington to attend the Nuclear Security Summit, took time off to write in his blog www.1Malaysia.com.my to extend his good wishes, Bernama news agency reported.
He said that over the next two days beginning … Original article on : Malaysian PM greets Tamils, Sikhs on New Year.

Ireland’s Catholic cardinal hospitalized after falling ill at church service; condition stable

Irish Catholic cardinal falls ill, hospitalized

DUBLIN – The Catholic Church leader in Ireland, Cardinal Sean Brady, has been hospitalized after becoming ill while overseeing a service for children becoming confirmed in the faith.
Brady’s office declined to specify his illness but described his condition Tuesday in a Northern Ireland hospital as comfortable and stable.
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Rival Lebanese politicians take battles to soccer field to mark 35th anniversary of civil war

Lebanese mark war’s outbreak with political soccer

BEIRUT – Rival Lebanese politicians took their disputes to the playing fields Tuesday with a friendly soccer match to mark the 35th anniversary of the outbreak of the country’s 1975-90 civil war.
There were no spectators in the stadium, however, because of a two-year old regulation prohibiting audiences at soccer … Original source on Gaea Times at : Rival Lebanese politicians take battles to soccer field to mark 35th anniversary of civil war.

Census bureau works with Muslim leaders to encourage community wary of scrutiny to participate

Census encourages wary Muslims to complete surveys

RALEIGH, N.C. – Census Bureau officials are working with Muslim groups around the country to help convince their members to participate in the government survey.
Khalilah Sabra (Kuh-LEE-la SAHB-ruh), a community leader in North Carolina’s Raleigh-Durham area, says many Muslims are suspicious of how the census information will be used.
She …. Source  : Census bureau works with Muslim leaders to encourage community wary of scrutiny to participate.

President, PM greet nation on Baisakhi

NEW DELHI – President Pratibha Patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Vice-President Hamid Ansari Tuesday greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi, Vishu and Bihu — festivals that are celebrated in different parts of the country to mark the advent of the new year.

In her message, the president said: “May these joyous festivals, … Read : President, PM greet nation on Baisakhi.

Los Angeles church becomes Art of Living centre

BANGALORE – A 100-year-old church in Los Angeles, a registered national monument, has been offered to the Art of Living to run its community service initiatives.

Art of Living founder and spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will inaugurate the new centre Wednesday in the presence of political, business and community leaders of Los …. Read the original article  : here.

Himachal temples allowed to sell gold, silver

SHIMLA – The Himachal Pradesh assembly Tuesday allowed state-administered temples to sell part of the gold and silver they received as donations from devotees.

The relevant bill, the Himachal Pradesh Hindu Public Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Bill, 2010, brought in the state assembly April 9, was passed unanimously in the house in the absence of …. Source article  : Himachal temples allowed to sell gold, silver.