Sanskrit mantras to open Fresno City Council meet in California

NEVADA – City Council of Fresno, the largest inland city in California, will reverberate with Sanskrit mantras from ancient Hindu scriptures on May 13.

Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver invocation from Sanskrit scriptures before Fresno City Council on this day. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English translation …. Source  : Sanskrit mantras to open Fresno City Council meet in California.

Diplomatic efforts on to facilitate Manmohan-Gilani meeting

THIMPHU – As the red carpet rolls out for leaders coming to attend the two-day XVIth South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) at Thimphu,efforts are reportedly on at the diplomatic level to facilitate a meeting between the Prime … Read : Diplomatic efforts on to facilitate Manmohan-Gilani meeting.

Purulia arms drop case: CBI Director hopeful about Danish national’s extradition

BHOPAL – Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Ashwani Kumar has said he is hopeful about securing the extradition of Danish national Kim Davy, the prime accused in the 1995 Purulia arms drop case.

Kumar noted that certain legal formalities are to be completed for the custody of …. Source article  : Purulia arms drop case: CBI Director hopeful about Danish national’s extradition.

UP STF gun down two suspected criminals

GREATER NOIDA – Special Task Force (STF) personnel gunned down two suspected criminals in an exchange of fire in Uttar Pradesh’s Greater Noida area on Monday.

The third criminal managed to escape in the exchange of fire.
Uttar Pradesh STF was reportedly tracking the activities of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : UP STF gun down two suspected criminals.

Bharatnatyam festival in Bangladesh

DHAKA – A week-long Bharatnatyam festival is being held in Bangaldesh’s southern port town of Chittagong.

Among those who will perform are Sukla Sarkar, Lubna Marium, Balayet Hossain Khan, Shoma Mumtaz and Anisul Islam Hero, New Age said Tuesday.
“Bharatnatyam was integrated in children competitions including Natun Kuri of Bangladesh Television and Shishu Academy competitions … Read more »».

Firefighters most trusted in China

BEIJING – Firefighters have topped a first-of-its-kind list of the most-trusted professionals in China.

A survey, which polled 1,103 Chinese people in October 2009, gave respondents two lists, one of 40 professions and another of 79 Chinese personalities, and asked them to rate each one’s trustworthiness on a scale of one to 10.
The results of … Read more : Firefighters most trusted in China.

Famed Tibetan writer held for organizing Yushu quake donations

BEIJING – The leading Tibetan intellectual, a writer, publisher and philosopher, long seen as close to China’s ruling Communist Party, has been arrested after organizing private donations for this month’s earthquake.

Tra Gyal, better known by his penname of Zhogs Dung, was detained on …. Original article  : Famed Tibetan writer held for organizing Yushu quake donations.

Maoists in Nepal intensify combat training

KATHMANDU – Maoist groups in Nepal have intensified their combat training, as it begins to look increasingly possible that a political stalemate could see tension return if a May 28 deadline to draft a …. Source  : Maoists in Nepal intensify combat training.

Stability of Pak may fall prey to massive electricity deficit

NEW YORK – Besides fighting the Taliban, which is threatening its very existence, and a sluggish economy, Pakistan finds itself mired in what appears to be its biggest crisis currently, the huge electricity deficit.

With power outages ranging from over 12 hours a day in most parts of …. Source article  : Stability of Pak may fall prey to massive electricity deficit.

Malaysian politician questions effectiveness of religious raids

KUANTAN – In the wake of the shocking suicide by a Malay teenager, who flung himself off the fifth floor in a bid to evade officers conducting religious raids, Malaysian politician Adnan Yaakob has questioned the effectiveness of such exercises.

He believes that were the people targeted by these raids alive, …. Source article  : Malaysian politician questions effectiveness of religious raids.

Mayawati blames central policies for price rise

LUCKNOW – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Tuesday slammed the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government for pursuing policies leading to price rise, adding that price rise is a big worry.

“Our principle concern has been the …. Original article  : Mayawati blames central policies for price rise.

Malaysia’s Makkal Sakthi party wants Tamil school nearby

MALAYSIA – The Malaysia Makkal Sakthi Party (MMSP) which is lead by R.S. Thanenthiran, is pushing for the construction of a Tamil school in the Serendah region.

The proposal is in line with federal government promises to the people of Hulu Selangor … Read more >>>.

Indian films banned again in Bangladesh

DHAKA – The Bangladesh government has decided once again not to allow Indian movies to be released in cinema halls across Bangladesh .

Bangladeshi actors don’t want the ban to be lifted, as they claim that at least 25,000 jobs could be lost as a result.
Though there has been no official word … Read : Indian films banned again in Bangladesh.

Bush to admit to ‘flaws and mistakes’ in his memoir

WASHINGTON – Former US President George W Bush will admit to his “flaws and mistakes” in a forthcoming memoir.

According to The Telegraph, the memoir will focus on 14 key decisions made during his eight years in office (2001-2009).
According to Crown Publishing, Decision Points, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

SAARC Foreign Ministers meet to approve XVIth summit agenda

THIMPHU – Foreign Ministers of the eight South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries met here on Monday to approve proposals agreed upon by their respective diplomats before adoption by their respective leaders.

Briefing media about the interaction, Bhutanese Foreign Secretary Daw Penjo said: “Whatever recommendations in terms of decisions at the secretaries levels are …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : SAARC Foreign Ministers meet to approve XVIth summit agenda.

India media team is the largest at XVIth SAARC Summit

THIMPHU – India will have the largest contingent of journalists at the XVIth South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit that is being held here this week.

According to a report in the web site of Bhutan’s main English daily – Kuensel, 43 Indian journalists are already listed to come to the country. Pakistan is … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : India media team is the largest at XVIth SAARC Summit.

Man exposed to radiation dies at AIIMS

NEW DELHI – A man hospitalized at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) earlier this month after radiation exposure, died of multiple-organ failure on Monday.

Thirty-five year old Rajender, a worker in the Mayapuri scrap market, was admitted here on April 13.
“Doctors told us …. Original source  : Man exposed to radiation dies at AIIMS.

Armed gang defiles Sikh temple in Glasgow

GLASGOW – An armed gang stole thousands of pounds from a Sikh temple in Glasgow after posing as worshippers.

According to The Scotsman, an Asian man entered the common prayer room 30 minutes before the robbery and watched members of the …. Source article  : Armed gang defiles Sikh temple in Glasgow.

India asks SAARC members to rally against terrorism

THIMPHU – India has asked other SAARC members to rally against forces of terrorism.
Addressing the SAARC Council of Ministers meeting here, Indian External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said: “Terrorism poses a serious danger to the economic stability of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : India asks SAARC members to rally against terrorism.

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon over price rise

NEW DELHI – Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have been adjourned till noon, as the Opposition continued with its diatribe against the UPA Government over the price rise.

The Opposition staged a protest outside Parliament over the same holding cards that read: “Bring back the price to an … Original source on Gaea Times at : Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon over price rise.