Malaysian Indian Congress seeks to reinvent itself

KUALA LUMPUR – The resurgence of Malay-Indian support in favour of the ruling coalition Barison Nasional has brought the subject of succession within the Malaysian Indian Congress into the limelight.

The tide of Malay-Indian support of MIC is being attributed to the … Original article on : Malaysian Indian Congress seeks to reinvent itself.

North Korea confirms Kim Jong Il’s unofficial visit to China

PYONGYANG – North Korea’s official KCNA news agency confirmed Friday that the country’s leader Kim Jong Il paid an unofficial visit to China from May 3 to 7.

It said Kim, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and chairman of the National Defense Commission, … Read : North Korea confirms Kim Jong Il’s unofficial visit to China.

Iowa senator demands Congress probe on how Shahzad became U.S. citizen

WASHINGTON – The Republican Senator from Iowa, Charles Grassley, has sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano asking for the “Alien” file on Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad and his family members and for everyone who has been a reference or …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Nurses, doctors voted sexiest occupations Down Under

MELBOURNE – A survey has revealed that Australians find the jobs of doctors, nurses, and tradies to be the sexiest occupations.

The poll of more than 9000 Australians by online dating website RedHotPie.com.au showed that 12 percent of men surveyed nominated healthcare and medical professions as the hottest jobs for women, … Original article on : Nurses, doctors voted sexiest occupations Down Under.

Romanian ’shoe architect’ makes heels to help women grow 12 inches!

LONDON – A Romanian “shoe architect” has created towering heels that promise to help increase the wearer’s height by 12 inches.

Mihai Albu’s shoes are twice the height of the highest heels available, and the handcrafted sandals do not come cheap, selling for up to …. Original source  : Romanian ’shoe architect’ makes heels to help women grow 12 inches!.

Dhaka honours Tagore music exponents

DHAKA – Veteran Rabindra Sangeet exponents Kalim Sharafi and Sanjida Khatun have been named as the recipients of the annual Rabindra Awards instituted in the honour of Indian Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.

The awards were instituted by the Bangla Academy, Bangladesh’s apex cultural body, to honour exponents and researchers working on Tagore’s artistic legacy ahead of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Dhaka honours Tagore music exponents.

Parliament president says Germans needed time to find end of WWII was liberation

Germany says WWII’s end was liberation
BERLIN – The president of Germany’s parliament says when the Allies won World War II 65 years ago it was not seen as liberation by many of his countrymen but everyone recognizes that now.

Norbert Lammert commemorated the official end of the war in Europe May 8, 1945 – Victory Europe … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Parliament president says Germans needed time to find end of WWII was liberation.

5 Islamic rebels, 2 Indian soldiers killed in fierce forest clash in restive Indian Kashmir

Fierce gunbattle in Indian Kashmir leaves 7 dead

SRINAGAR, India – A fierce gunbattle between Islamic rebels and Indian security forces in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir has left five insurgents and two soldiers dead, an army spokesman said Friday.
Fighting erupted Thursday night in densely forested Rafiabad – about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of Srinagar, …. Original article  : 5 Islamic rebels, 2 Indian soldiers killed in fierce forest clash in restive Indian Kashmir.

Times Square suspect’s radicalisation was gradual: US investigators

WASHINGTON – American investigators have said that Times Square bombing suspect Faisal Shahzad’s radicalization was gradual, cumulative and largely self-contained, meaning that it did not involve typical catalysts such as direct contact with a radical cleric, a visible conversion to militant Islam or … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Times Square suspect’s radicalisation was gradual: US investigators.

Labour looking for coalition as exit polls predict a hung parliament

LONDON – Britain might be heading for its first hung parliament in 36 years if exit poll predictions are to be gone by.

As the election counting begins in a closely contested general election, the Conservatives are struggling to obtain necessary battleground gains …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Labour looking for coalition as exit polls predict a hung parliament.

SC upholds selected UPSC candidates right to quota benefits

NEW DELHI – A five judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Friday upheld the constitutional validity of a Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) rule allowing merit list candidates belonging to reserved category to avail the quota benefit while choosing posts.

The bench …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Mechanized fishing banned in Chennai, to help fish breeding

CHENNAI – Fishermen in Chennai are witnessing a sharp dip in sales of fish following the State government’s ban on mechanised deep-sea fishing in the region for 45 days.

The ban was imposed on April 15 and will last till May 31.

Under the Tamilnadu Deep-sea Fishing Regulation …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Special prayers to please rain gods held in Shimla

SHIMLA – Hindu priests organised special prayers here for rain in drought-affected villages near the hill town of Shimla.

Eleven Hindu priests held a three-day-long special prayers in a temple to Lord Shiva in Faret village near Shimla.

“This fire ritual has been organized by the all Brahmins (Hindu …. Source article  : Special prayers to please rain gods held in Shimla.

Taliban, Pak Punjab terror groups’ coalition fast turning into a ‘witches’ brew’: Experts

NEW YORK – When it was being believed that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have been dealt a heavy blow by the Pakistan Army and continuous US drone strikes, the extremist outfit seems to have survived through all attempts to dismantle its terror network by aligning … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Taliban, Pak Punjab terror groups’ coalition fast turning into a ‘witches’ brew’: Experts.

Churchill’s secret war diaries and cigars to be auctioned

LONDON – Steve Forbes, the US publishing magnate and politician, has decided to auction off a collection of Churchill’s secret war diaries and cigars.

The collection, amassed over 3 decades will be auctioned off by Christie’s, which has described it as …. Source article  : Churchill’s secret war diaries and cigars to be auctioned.

Sarah Palin’s daughter claims she doesn’t take financial help from mum

NEW YORK – Sarah Palin might be famous and rich, but her nineteen-year-old daughter, Bristol, has said that she does not rely on her parents for financial help.

In an interview with People magazine, the teen mother that she is on her own and works a full-time job to cover …. Read the original article  : Sarah Palin’s daughter claims she doesn’t take financial help from mum.

International stunt biker entertains audiences in Bangalore

BANGALORE – World stunt-biking champion Chris Pfeiffer exhibited his prowess here on Thursday.

Thousands of stunt-biking lovers watched the stunt show and enjoyed every move of Pfeiffer. His almost impossible manoeuvres – riding without his hands on the handle, riding backwards, doing one-handed …. Original article  : International stunt biker entertains audiences in Bangalore.

Times Square accused says inspired by Yemeni-American militant al-Awlaki

WASHINGTON – The Pakistani-American man accused of trying to detonate a car bomb in Times Square last Saturday, has told investigators that he drew inspiration from Yemeni-American militant cleric Anwar al-Awlaki.

The New York Times quoted an American official, as saying that Faisal Shahzad had said he was “inspired by” … Original article on : Times Square accused says inspired by Yemeni-American militant al-Awlaki.

Pampers Recall Trashed By Company

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- There seems to be quite an amount of contention regarding the newly launched product of Proctor and Gamble. However, the product, Swaddlers and Cruisers diapers, is not exactly newly launched, but is actually a revamped version of the same product. Earlier, the company used paper pulps in the product, but … Read : Pampers Recall Trashed By Company.

NATO says two service members died in separate attacks in eastern, southern Afghanistan

NATO: 2 service members killed in Afghanistan

KABUL – NATO says two service members have been killed in separate attacks in southern and eastern Afghanistan.
One service member was killed in an insurgent attack in the south, and another died following a mortar or rocket attack in the east.
The international alliance did not provide details Friday about …. Read the original article  : NATO says two service members died in separate attacks in eastern, southern Afghanistan.