A whole world toils without ACs, or even fans

NEW DELHI – You may cringe and curse and hurry to get inside your air-conditioned car or office. But Delhi is full of people toiling hard under a scorching sun without any beat-the-heat luxuries. Most of the time they are thankful for the shade of a tree.

“I place my cart under a tree or behind … Read more »»».

Pak inaction over captive militants to hit war on terror efforts: US

WASHINGTON – The holding of thousands of suspected militants by the Pakistan Army for an indefinite period could not only sway public sentiment towards their movement, but also impact US military and financial aid to Pakistan, officials have revealed.

The extremists are being held captive by the military …. Original source  : Pak inaction over captive militants to hit war on terror efforts: US.

North Korean human torpedoes sunk South Korean ship

LONDON – The South Korean ship, which was sunk in mysterious circumstance on March 26, was the handiwork of an elite North Korean suicide squad of human torpedoes.

South Korea now plans to raise the front half of the 1,200-tonne Cheonan, which went down near a disputed sea …. Original source  : North Korean human torpedoes sunk South Korean ship.

On the run, Pakistan militants find new haven

ISLAMABAD – Having been chased out of South Waziristan, foreign militants, including Arabs, Chechens and Uzbeks, are reportedly establishing a new base farther north under the protection of an insurgent leader.

Gul Bahadur, the insurgent leaderin question, is said to have the … Read more >>.

E-Mail details show interest of another Union Minister in IPL

NEW DELHI – The Indian Premier League (IPL) scam took a new turn on Thursday, as details of mail sent from Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Praful Patel’s office to former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor were leaked to the media.

A day after Patel claimed that … Read this article on Gaea Times at : E-Mail details show interest of another Union Minister in IPL.

Sudarsan Pattnaik sculpts appeal to go green

PURI – Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture to deliver a global appeal to ‘Go Green to Save Earth’ at Puri beach.

“We like to create awareness among people about the effects of climate change to help avoid those effects, and that is why … Read more »».

Intense heat wave affects wheat production in Punjab

AMRITSAR – The farmers of Amritsar have incurred losses of over 20 percent of their wheat harvest due to the intense heat wave sweeping across the State.

The farmers, who farm in the areas next to the International Border with Pakistan, have … Read : Intense heat wave affects wheat production in Punjab.

Gujarat farmer develops 48-carat pearl

NAVSARI – A pearl farmer has developed a 48-carat pink pearl, in Chikhli town of Gujarat’s Navsari district.

The pearl-farmer, Bhargav Desai, said that they are planning to auction the pearl at the famous auctioneers Sotheby’s …. Source article  : Gujarat farmer develops 48-carat pearl.

India should resume dialogue with Pakistan: Mufti

SRINAGAR – Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and patron of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mufti Muhammad Sayeed Thursday urged the Indian government to resume the composite peace dialogue with Pakistan.

“I say this very humbly to the prime minister that the government of India must change its mindset towards Kashmir. If we could … Read : India should resume dialogue with Pakistan: Mufti.

Children who lose parent to suicide may go the same way

WASHINGTON – Losing a parent to suicide makes children more likely to die by suicide themselves and increases their risk of developing a range of major psychiatric disorders, a new study says.

How and when the parent died strongly influenced their child’s risk, researchers led by Johns Hopkins Children’s Center reported.
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Airspace in Norway and Sweden shuts again as changing winds send ash cloud over Scandinavia

Airspace in Norway and Sweden shuts again
BRUSSELS – Aviation authorities say they have closed the airspace over parts of Norway and Sweden as shifting winds send a new cloud of volcanic ash over Scandinavia.

The Swedish aviation authority says airspace is still open over the capital Stockholm, but closed over the southern cities of Goteborg and … Original article on : Airspace in Norway and Sweden shuts again as changing winds send ash cloud over Scandinavia.

Berlusconi accused of ’sacrilege’ in communion row

LONDON – The Catholic church has accused Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of committing “sacrilege” by taking communion despite having divorced his first wife and being on the verge of second divorce.

The Roman Catholic Church prohibits divorcees who remarry from taking communion.
However, Berlusconi was accorded the … Read : Berlusconi accused of ’sacrilege’ in communion row.

High housing price impacting Chinese middle-class people’s health

NEW DELHI – China’s high housing price is impacting middle-class fortunes and causing them health problems, according to a survey done by two Chinese universities.

The survey, jointly conducted by the Beijing-based Xiaokang Magazine and Tsinghua University, said Chinese middle-class people are under great …. Source  : High housing price impacting Chinese middle-class people’s health.

British couple’s ‘donkey shelter’ raises stink with Gurgaon neighbours

NEW DELHI – A retired British couple are in the midst of a controversy after their neighbours in Gurgaon raised objections to the couple’s decision to shelter donkeys at their home.

Bob Harrison, a former British High Commission employee, and his wife Jean are passionate defenders …. Original source  : British couple’s ‘donkey shelter’ raises stink with Gurgaon neighbours.

40 Indian fighter jets to be fitted with BrahMos missiles

KUALA LUMPUR – BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, which is a joint venture of India and Russia, will be fitted on the Indian Air Force’s 40 Su-30MKIs fighter aircraft.

CEO and MD of BrahMos Aerospace Dr AS Pillai said: “The inclusion of BrahMos cruise missile will make the aircraft …. Original article  : 40 Indian fighter jets to be fitted with BrahMos missiles.

Pak illegal Gurudwara land transfer ‘whistleblower’ demoted

ISLAMABAD – A Pakistani official of joint secretary rank in the Ministry of Minorities had to face the wrath of his seniors for exposing an illegal transfer of Gurudwara land to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Over 500,000 Overseas Indian Cards issued: Ravi

NEW DELHI – Over 500,000 Overseas Indian Cards (OICs) have so far been issued while 9,000 applications are pending, Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi said Thursday.

“We have so far issued 576,000 OIC cards. Nine thousand applications are pending because the forms are incomplete. We have asked the applicants to correct these and we … Read more : Over 500,000 Overseas Indian Cards issued: Ravi.

UK flight dramatically aborted after pilot smells volcanic ash in cockpit

LONDON – A Thomas Cook flight from Manchester, UK, to Corfu, Greece, was dramatically aborted on Wednesday, after the pilot smelt volcanic ash and reported an engine fault.

The Boeing 757 had just left Manchester with only crew on board to rescue stranded holidaymakers when the drama …. Read the original article  : UK flight dramatically aborted after pilot smells volcanic ash in cockpit.

Pak Minister urges India to resume composite dialogue

NEW DELHI – Pakistan Minister’s for Population Welfare Firdous Ashiq Awan has said India and Pakistan should talk to challenge militancy.

“The mainstream leadership of both the countries has become a victim of terrorism. Now, both the countries have to sit together to deal …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pak Minister urges India to resume composite dialogue.

Gorkhaland interlocutor for early solution to separate state issue

SILIGURI – Vijay Madan, the interlocutor for talks on the formation of a separate hill state of Gorkhaland, hopes for an early resolution to the issue.

Talking to reporters after a meeting with Bimal Gurung, the President of the Gorkha Janamukti …. Original source  : Gorkhaland interlocutor for early solution to separate state issue.