Beauty queen who pipped Sarah Palin in Miss Alaska eyes political career

LONDON – The woman who outshone Sarah Palin to clinch the Miss Alaska crown is now set to enter the political arena.

Maryline Blackburn, 48, a Democrat, is planning to contest the polls for a seat in the Georgia state House of Representatives.

She will try to win … Read : Beauty queen who pipped Sarah Palin in Miss Alaska eyes political career.

Strawberry farming becoming popular in Himachal

SIRMAUR – Farmers of Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district are earning good profits from strawberry cultivation in the region, as the commercial demand of the fruit has increased.

The good yield of the region and low investment is encouraging the farmers to move to strawberry farming.

Suneel Thakur, a local farmer, said …. Source article  : Strawberry farming becoming popular in Himachal.

Surat diamond traders face stiff competition from China

SURAT – Diamond traders in Surat are facing tough competition from China, which is pushing for direct deals with African governments for the supply of rough diamonds.

Surat is considered India’s diamond hub, and this scramble for diamonds from Africa has unsettled many diamond traders … Read more >>>.

Gujarat, Maharashtra celebrate 50th anniversary of their creation

MUMBAI/AHMEDABAD – Gujarat and Maharashtra are celebrating their golden jubilee today.

On the first of May in 1960, the two states were carved out of the State of Bombay.

Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan and Chief Minister Ashok Chavan led the State in paying tributes to the 105 martyrs …. Original source  : Gujarat, Maharashtra celebrate 50th anniversary of their creation.

Photo exhibition of Mahatma Gandhi, Dalai Lama organized in Dharamsala

DHARAMSALA – A joint photo exhibition of Mahatma Gandhi and Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is being organised to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the arrival of the latter in India.

Organised by the Kangra Art Museum, the exhibition being held to promote non-violence.

Prime Minister in-exile Samdhong Rinpoche, Tibetan officials, and ministers, along with ministers … Read more >>.

Arms and ammunitions recovered in Poonch

POONCH – Security forces have seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch District.

Acting on tip-off, a joint team of army and police, recovered arms and ammunitions from Nangali forest in Poonch district.

The recoveries include one AK 56, two AK 47, two AK magazines, two Chinese pistols, one pistol magazine, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Arms and ammunitions recovered in Poonch.

Brit girls won’t go topless on UK beaches

LONDON – Brit girls have no qualms about going topless on foreign holidays, but baring their boobs on home turf is a big no-no for them.

Over half of UK girls happily go topless on foreign holidays, but none quizzed in a survey would do the same on British beaches.

In fact, only one fifth of women …. Read the original article  : here.

Former KGB officer claims to have cremated Hitler

MOSCOW – A former KGB officer has sensationally claimed to have cremated the bones of Adolf Hitler.

Russian Vladimir Gumenyuk, 73, refused to disclose the location of the ashes fearing the site could become a neo-Nazi pilgrimage one.

Vladimir is the last survivor from the team of three sent by the KGB in 1970 to exhume Hitler’s …. Original source  : Former KGB officer claims to have cremated Hitler.

Granny, 72, having a baby – with her grandson!

LONDON – A 72-year-old granny and her own grandson are set to have a baby, according to reports.

Pearl Carter, from Indiana, is reportedly having an incestuous affair with her 26-year-old grandchild Phil Bailey, reports The Sun.

And she’s now using her pension to pay 54,000 dollars to a surrogate mother so they can have a child, … Original article on : Granny, 72, having a baby – with her grandson!.

Madhuri Gupta sent to 14 day judicial custody

NEW DELHI – Indian diplomat Madhuri Gupta, who was arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan, has been sent to 14-day judicial custody by a Delhi court on Saturday.

Talking to reporters, Joginder Dahiya, Madhuri’s lawyer, said: “Police had sought two days further custody, but the court declined it and sent her to judicial custody.” …. Source article  : Madhuri Gupta sent to 14 day judicial custody.

Obama to tell Michigan Class of 2010 to shape America’s destiny, not its partisan squabbles

Obama to grads: Seek challenges, not party fights
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has some advice for the class of 2010: Don’t get caught up in the partisan trench warfare that often consumes Washington.
He says the graduates should use their talents instead to help the country confront its biggest challenges.
Obama’s comments on the imperatives …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Obama to tell Michigan Class of 2010 to shape America’s destiny, not its partisan squabbles.

Maharashtra Day Celebrations Today

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- May 1 is celebrated in Maharashtra as Maharashtra day and this year the day will mark the golden jubilee of the celebration. Grand plans have been set to commemorate the occasion. A spectacular light and sound show will be held and it will be succeeded by a fireworks at the Marine …. Source article  : Maharashtra Day Celebrations Today.

Iran vows to teach enemies a lesson

Tehran, May 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Iran has a “powerful fist” that will “knock the teeth out” of any opponent, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said.

“Today Iran is the world’s most powerful nation. We like all nations and are glad to see their prosperity. However, we remain a powerful fist that will knock the teeth out of …. Source  : Iran vows to teach enemies a lesson.

Indian, Pakistani forces trade fire, infiltration foiled (Lead, Superseding earlier story)

JAMMU – Indian border guards exchanged heavy gunfire with Pakistani forces at the Jammu and Kashmir border and foiled an attempt by militants to sneak into India, officials said Saturday.

The Border Security Force (BSF) fired back at the Pakistan Rangers after coming under attack at Ballad post in Samba sector, about 45 km southwest of …. Read the original article  : here.

Swarnim Gujarat Welcomes NRGs

AHMEDABAD, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Swarnim Gujarat witnessed a grand NRG (Non Residential Gujaratis) convention held at the Gujarat University with great pomp and show as Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister inaugurated the event at around 6 p.m. Following that Dr. Kamla Beniwal the Governor and the Speaker Ashok Bhatt addresses all NRGs who have flocked together …. Read the original article  : Swarnim Gujarat Welcomes NRGs.

I would run for U.S. President if law were changed: Schwarzenegger

LOS ANGELES – California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has admitted that he would run for U.S. President if the law was changed to allow foreign-born candidates to stand.

The bodybuilder-turned-actor-turned-politician was born in Austria and the U.S. Constitution prevents foreign citizens from holding the nation’s top job.

When asked if he would make a run for the White …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : I would run for U.S. President if law were changed: Schwarzenegger.

Florence Nightingale to be honoured with her own chapel in Westminster Abbey

LONDON – Florence Nightingale, historically an English nurse, writer and statistician is to be commemorated alongside saints, kings and poets to become the first commoner to have a chapel named after her in Westminster Abbey in London.

The Nurses’ Chapel, dedicated to the memory of more than 3,000 nurses who died in the Second World …. Original source  : Florence Nightingale to be honoured with her own chapel in Westminster Abbey.

Bal Thackeray makes a public appearance after two years

MUMBAI – Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray made a public appearance on Friday evening after a break of nearly two years at a function at Shivaji Park here to mark the golden jubilee of the formation of Maharashtra.

Talking to reporters, Thackeray said that he had grown old and tired.

“Well, these very hands at one time … Read : Bal Thackeray makes a public appearance after two years.

Kolkata transgenders stage a protest against discrimination

KOLKATA – Members of transgender community took to the streets on Friday to voice their plight against discrimination by the society and other stigmas.

Under the banner of Rista, a forum of transgenders, they took out the rally raising slogans.

They mentioned that 30 April is being observed by them as a Black Day to draw …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Kolkata transgenders stage a protest against discrimination.

Infiltration bid foiled by security forces in Jammu

SAMBA – The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday foiled a major infiltration bid after a fierce gunbattle with militants at Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district.

According to sources, the personnel of 59 battalion picked up movement of a large group of armed militants near Ballard forward post in Ramgarh sub-sector, about 50 kms from …. Source  : Infiltration bid foiled by security forces in Jammu.