Brits too terrified to fly!

LONDON – It has emerged that the recent volcanic eruption in Iceland, which caused an ash cloud crisis, has left many Britons fearful of flying.

Tour operators revealed that most Britons have abandoned plans for foreign holidays, and millions have opted for a break in …. Source  : Brits too terrified to fly!.

UK women compare bedroom antics most to Sex and the City’s Charlotte

LONDON – A new survey has found that most UK women compare their bedroom antics to that of ‘Sex and the City’ character Charlotte.

The survey by Bayer Schering Pharma was conducted to mark the release of the movie ‘Sex And The City 2′, reports the Sun.

It …. Read the original article  : UK women compare bedroom antics most to Sex and the City’s Charlotte.

Food inflation to decline in coming months: Mukherjee

NEW DELHI – Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said that despite the country being worried about high inflation, there are indications of a cooling off in high food prices that have been driving it.

“What is the most worrisome feature of the economy is …. Read the original article  : Food inflation to decline in coming months: Mukherjee.

Taliban guns down outspoken Afghan tribal chief

KANDAHAR – Taliban militia have gunned down Afghan tribal chief Abdul Rahman in Kandahar.

Rahman had attended a tribal shura a few days prior to his death. The gathering of 1,500 chieftains and tribesmen had President Karzai in attendance.

Rahman raised several pertinent questions with regard … Read more »»».

Beeth Fair in Himachal Pradesh

BHALAN – Locals celebrated the traditional Beeth Fair in Bhalan village here around 40 kilometres away from Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu town.

They offered prayers to Lord Lakshminarayan and made a chariot out of the famous ‘cha cha’ flowers of the region.

This …. Source article  : Beeth Fair in Himachal Pradesh.

Post 26/11, challenges of guarding India’s sea lanes greater: Antony

MUMBAI – Defence Minister A K Antony on Thursday said that in the aftermath of the November 2008 Mumbai terror attack, the challenge to guard India’s sea lanes has increased considerably.

Speaking after the commissioning of the INS Shivalik, country’s first indigenous stealth … Read more : Post 26/11, challenges of guarding India’s sea lanes greater: Antony.

Canadian citizen’s group to audit U.N. climate report

TORONTO – A leading global warming skeptic has recruited a group of concerned citizens to carry out a comprehensive audit of the U.N. climate report.

Donna Laframboise of NoConsensus.org has gathered a group of citizens online and proved that the U.N. over-relied … Original source on Gaea Times at : Canadian citizen’s group to audit U.N. climate report.

Shrinking of Renuka Lake concerns Himachal locals

SIRMOUR – People in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmour District are very concerned over the shrinking of the state’s Renuka Lake.

Many feel the lake’s shrinking would affect business, as the area is a major tourist spot.

“A lot of tourists come here to see the natural beauty of this lake. …. Source article  : Shrinking of Renuka Lake concerns Himachal locals.

Ten-year-old turns grain farmer in Bihar

GAYA – Ten-year-old Jayjeet, a resident of Bihar’s Gaya District, has used new methods of cultivation to increase his yield.

“Our production is doubling, even tripling, using general (methods). In general, the yield is one and a half tonnes when we do … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ten-year-old turns grain farmer in Bihar.

Maoist economic blockade upsets routine life in Orissa

KORAPUT – The weeklong economic blockade by the Andhra-Orissa Border Committee of the Maoists has upset routine life in Orissa’s Koraput District.

The inter-state public and private transport communication to and from the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh reportedly came to a standstill as on Wednesday.

The …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Father of hybrid rice named China’s richest soul

BEIJING – Yuan Longping, known as the father of hybrid rice, has been named China’s soul-richest person.

The China Social Sciences Press said in Beijing that Yuan’s contribution with hybrid rice was invaluable to the world, but the man had never sought fame and …. Source  : Father of hybrid rice named China’s richest soul.

Suspicious over ‘terror links’ US to send more military personnel to Pak

WASHINGTON – The Obama Administration’s decision to send 50 more military personnel with four new F-16 combat jets to Pakistan has the latter worried, as it is apprehensive about the US’ plans.

The Pakistan government is worried that the arrival of US troops in the country would add to the [..] Read the original article: here.

UK Schools Secretary terms some students Tories

LONDON – Ed Balls, the Schools Secretary, has managed to embroil himself in a war of words with the sixth-formers at Woodkirk High School in West Yorkshire.

According to The Telegraph, at the end of a typically bombastic performance during a question … Read more »»».

Kolkata Police moves to increase strength of its Disaster Management Group

KOLKATA – In view of the increased terror threats and major fire accidents, Kolkata Police has decided to increase the strength of its Disaster Management Group (DMG) to 120 personnel to rescue terror hostages and fire victims trapped in high rise buildings.

At … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kolkata Police moves to increase strength of its Disaster Management Group.

Lennon’s handwritten lyrics to ‘A Day in the Life’ to be sold at NYC auction

Handwritten Lennon lyrics to be sold in NYC

NEW YORK – The lyrics were so controversial that the BBC once banned its airing.
Now, the words are so coveted they could bring upward of half a million dollars.
John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics to the Beatles classic “A Day in the Life” are being auctioned in June by Sotheby’s. … Original article on : Lennon’s handwritten lyrics to ‘A Day in the Life’ to be sold at NYC auction.

India’s first indigenous warship commissioned

MUMBAI – INS Shivalik, the first indigenous stealth frigate in the Indian Navy, was commissioned Thursday by Deffence Minister A.K. Antony at the naval dockyard here.

“It is a red letter day for the navy, armed forces and ship building industry of India. We can consider ourselves a really potent force,” said the minister on the … Original article on : India’s first indigenous warship commissioned.

Canada sponsors seminar on corporate social responsibility

NEW DELHI – The High Commission of Canada, New Delhi, and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), will jointly host the Canada-India conclave on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on Friday, April 30, 2010 at …. Source  : Canada sponsors seminar on corporate social responsibility.

Stress making Barack Obama grey-haired ‘Barack Old-bama’

LONDON – Barack Obama is so much under stress since he took office in 2009 that he has now become President ‘Old-bama’ with grey hair.

The US President revealed the strain of office by showing off his grey hair recently.

And his salt-and-pepper look was in stark contrast to the … Read more »».

Prince Harry is trained enough to take on the Taliban

LONDON – Britain’s Prince Harry is skilled enough to train to fly the 46-million-pound Apache attack helicopter and take on the Taliban.

According to The Sun, 25-year-old Harry will decide with senior officers in the next 36 hours whether to opt for the gunship. Alternatively he could stick …. Original article  : Prince Harry is trained enough to take on the Taliban.

Mandela may miss FIFA World Cup opening ceremony

JOHANNESBURG – Nelson Mandela, possibly South Africa’s most famous citizen and the country’s unofficial brand ambassador to the world, may not attend the World Cup opening ceremony on account of his old age.

Asked if the 91-year-old former South African president would [..] Read the original article: here.