Obama’s top aide on battling the bulge

NEW YORK – US President Barack Obama’s press secretary, Robert Gibbs, has revealed that the work pressure during the leader’s election campaign took its toll on his health.

But the 39-year-old has also admitted that he is now relaxed into his … Read more »».

Now, Nepal will allow gays to marry on Mt. Everest

KATHMANDU – In 2007, Nepal had classified homosexuality as a crime, punishable by up to two years in prison, but now, the Himalayan nation is about to become the first in Asia to allow same-sex …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Now, Nepal will allow gays to marry on Mt. Everest.

HIV-positive boy killed in Imphal

IMPHAL – Hundreds of representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations working in the field of HIV/AIDS took out a mass rally here on Tuesday to protest against the brutal killing of a HIV-positive boy.

Sanjenbam German alias Noinoisana was found brutally killed on April 7 at Malom … Read this article on Gaea Times at : HIV-positive boy killed in Imphal.

Manipur faces fuel scarcity due to ongoing economic blockade

IMPHAL – Fuel supplies and other essential commodities in Manipur are hit severely due to ongoing economic blockade called by All Naga Students Association (ANSAM).

The blockade has been imposed against the proposed polls to the six Autonomous District Councils (ADCs). The Naga community …. Source  : Manipur faces fuel scarcity due to ongoing economic blockade.

British balti chicken aiming to capture Indian taste buds

LONDON – As Kolkata plays host to the Taste of Britain’s Curry Festival, organisers are confident that the “British Indian” fare will do very well in India despite there already being a vast range of indigenous cuisine on offer.

The dishes being …. Original article  : British balti chicken aiming to capture Indian taste buds.

SWAGs bare all to help war heroes

MELBOURNE – Service Wives and Girlfriends (SWAGs) have raised 26,000pounds through their racy charity calendar to help injured war heroes and women wounded in strife-torn Afghanistan and Iraq.

The effort saw 50 wives and girlfriends of men from the three Armed … Read this article on Gaea Times at : SWAGs bare all to help war heroes.

Experts predict that more powerful Icelandic volcano will explode soon

LONDON – A far bigger Icelandic volcano, Katla, is tipped to erupt in the coming months, potentially causing much more savage and sustained disruption to industry and society, The Independent reports.

A week ago, sister volcano Eyjafjallajokull erupted, forcing European governments to impose a no-fly zone.
Historically, each … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Experts predict that more powerful Icelandic volcano will explode soon.

Spitzer ’sowed seeds of his downfall with a suspicious bank transaction’

NEW YORK – Former New York governor Eliot Spitzer’s request to leave his name off a bank transaction led to his downfall, a new report has revealed.

Spitzer tendered his resignation in March 2008 amid charges of involvement in a high-priced prostitution ring but a previously undisclosed … Original source on Gaea Times at : Spitzer ’sowed seeds of his downfall with a suspicious bank transaction’.

Scuffles persist in stronghold of deposed president of Kyrgyzstan after bloody uprising

Kyrgyz scuffles persist in ex-leader’s stronghold

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan – Hundreds of supporters of Kyrgyzstan’s interim government clashed Wednesday with followers of the deposed president, as authorities struggle to restore order two weeks after a bloody revolt in the Central Asian nation.
Witnesses told The Associated Press that scuffles broke out between provisional government supporters and supporters of …. Source  : Scuffles persist in stronghold of deposed president of Kyrgyzstan after bloody uprising.

U.S. makes new nuke concessions to India

WASHINGTON – India will receive new concessions as part of its bilateral civilian nuclear agreement with the United States.

In a move that has angered arms control advocates, Washington agreed to Indian demands to increase the number of plants allowed to reprocess U.S.-supplied nuclear fuel from one to two, with … Read this article on Gaea Times at : U.S. makes new nuke concessions to India.

Terrorised by Taliban tribals scoff Pak Army’s ‘war is over’ claims

LONDON – Local residents in Pakistan’s tribal regions, where the Army had initiated an all out offensive against the Taliban and other extremist groups last year, are still living in fear despite claims that the militants have been flushed … Read more »».

Orissa tribals honour girl child through festival

KORAPUT – Tribals of Orissa’s Koraput District celebrated the Panirakani Festival to honour the girl child and seek divine blessings for them.

Panirakani falls in the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April). Parents of girls seek blessings of the almighty to protect their daughters from … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Orissa tribals honour girl child through festival.

Pakistani editor Rehana Hakim voices pessimism on ensuing SAARC meet

NEW DELHI – Rehana Hakim, Editor of Newsline Pakistan, sounded pessimistic about the outcome of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit in Bhutan.

Addressing the media here on Tuesday, Hakim said there were …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ornamental fish farming boom in Rajasthan

TONK – The ornamental fish industry has started to catch on in a big way in Rajasthan, allowing fish-farmers to earn good profits in the state’s Tonk district.

The State’s Fisheries Department recently opened a full-fledged fish aquarium to benefit fish farmers.
The motive behind this exercise was to encourage fish farmers … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ornamental fish farming boom in Rajasthan.

Delhi to face traffic woes as BJP protests against price rise

NEW DELHI – National Capital New Delhi is likely to experience huge traffic jam on Wednesday,as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) holds a rally to protest against price rise.

BJP sources said they expected over 5,00,000 activists to take part in the rally.
Office goers and commuters are likely to … Read more >>>.

How moderate Lahore campus is fast falling prey to Talibanisation

NEW YORK – The Lahore campus of the University of the Punjab, which was once known for its top grade academics and was even compared with the world’s best study centres, is fast becoming a hub for turning youngsters towards the radical [..] Read the original article: here.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to hold war games in Strait of Hormuz

Iran to hold war games in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran’s state TV says the country’s elite Revolutionary Guard will begin large scale military maneuvers in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a move likely to heighten tension at a time when the West is at a deepening standoff with Iran over its nuclear program.
The … Read : Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to hold war games in Strait of Hormuz.

‘Romantic’ road rage ’causes 2.5m car accidents in UK’

LONDON – While Tiger Woods hit headlines and got into big trouble when he crashed his car into a tree after a row with wife Elin, a new research has revealed that such scenarios are quite common.

Driving after a heated row with a partner has been responsible … Original article on : ‘Romantic’ road rage ’causes 2.5m car accidents in UK’.

South Chinese prosecutors jail two cult leaders

CHANGSHA – Prosecutors in the Changsha area of China’s southern Hunan Province have jailed two persons for pursuing local cult activities.

Chen Wenbin was sentenced to four years in jail and Li Juanlan to three years and six months for promoting activities of the banned Shijishen, or Real God, cult, the China Daily … Read more : South Chinese prosecutors jail two cult leaders.

Tarun Gogoi hopeful of talks with ULFA

NEW DELHI – Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has said that he is expecting some good news as for holding parleys with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) rebels in the near future.

Addressing mediapersons here on Tuesday, Gogoi said: “We are …. Source  : Gaea News Network.