Government to rekindle interest in Tagore’s rich legacy: PM

NEW DELHI – Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore used art as a bridge to connect the individual with the world at large, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Sunday adding that the government has set up a panel to “rekindle public interest in Gurudev’s rich cultural legacy”.

The prime minister inaugurated an exhibition of Tagore’s art, titled “The …. Read the original article  : here.

Israeli leader calls for quick move to direct talks with Palestinians

Israeli PM wants direct talks with Palestinians

JERUSALEM – Israel’s prime minister says the newly launched indirect peace talks with the Palestinians must move to direct negotiations as soon as possible.
Benjamin Netanyahu told his Cabinet on Sunday that critical issues can’t be solved if the sides aren’t sitting in the same room.
The Palestinians gave formal approval …. Read the original article  : Israeli leader calls for quick move to direct talks with Palestinians.

Hail storm destroys Kullu’s apple crop

KULLU – A hail storm in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu District has destroyed nearly eighty percent of the area’s apple crop.

“Our production of apple was very good, but 70-80 percent of crop has been destroyed by a hail storm. It’s getting very tough for us. There is no compensation for the destruction as there are …. Original article  : Hail storm destroys Kullu’s apple crop.

Major fire breaks out at plastic factory in Delhi

NEW DELHI – A massive fire gutted a plastic factory in the Narela area of New Delhi last night.

Around twenty-five fire tenders were rushed to the spot to bring the fire under control, after hours of struggle.

Fire officials said there are no casualties. Some fire officials however were injured and admitted to a hospital.

Raw materials … Read more : Major fire breaks out at plastic factory in Delhi.

‘Jihad’ dad wins right to stay on UK as kids are ’settled’

LONDON – With his children settled in Britain, an al Qaeda terror suspect has won the right to stay on in the country because of a case against him that dragged on for too long.

According to News of The World, a judge ruled that the unnamed Algerian jihadist – who trained at the same terrorist … Read more : ‘Jihad’ dad wins right to stay on UK as kids are ’settled’.

Dating site for love cheats a hit in New Zealand

WELLINGTON – A dating website for love cheats is attracting Kiwis in large numbers.

The website, which uses the slogan “Life is short – have an affair”, encourages its members to have secret affairs.

About 13,000 New Zealanders have already visited Ashleymadison.com and more than 1500 signed up since April 21.

The US-based site claims to have … Read more >>>.

Tsunami alert as quake hits Indonesia, India not affected

JAKARTA – Indonesia has issued a tsunami alert after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the province of Aceh.

But the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake alert does not pose threat to India.

According to USGS, the quake struck offshore, 214km (133 miles) south-east of the State capital of Banda Aceh.

The site is …. Source  : Tsunami alert as quake hits Indonesia, India not affected.

US wary of little action against Pak Punjab based terror groups

WASHINGTON – The United States is concerned over little action against Pakistan’s Punjab province based militant groups, who have close links with the Taliban and Al-Qaeda, and purportedly helped Faisal Shahzad, the failed New York bomber.

US officials are almost certain that Shahzad received regular guidance from the Taliban and had links with other terror groups …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : US wary of little action against Pak Punjab based terror groups.

Mundane money worries created the Times Square bomber

NEW YORK – Mounting financial woes rather than working assiduously to establishing contact with key terrorist networks or elements may have pushed 30-year-old Faisal Shazad to take the extreme step of planting a car bomb in New York’s Times Square, feel experts.

Speculation is growing that it may have been mundane money worries and a sense …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Mundane money worries created the Times Square bomber.

Patna urban development affecting famed ‘Malda’ mango production

PATNA – Urban development in Patna is affecting the cultivation of the famous Malda mango of Digha. Farmers are suffering huge mango cultivation losses due to the cutting of trees.

Some have ever sold their lands as the land itself is yielding them more money than the mango crop.

“We are not getting regional mangoes any …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Patna urban development affecting famed ‘Malda’ mango production.

Conservatives’ Anti EU integration memo leak jeopardises possible Lib-Tory alliance

LONDON – The ironic leak of a strongly worded, top-secret letter describing the Conservatives’ plan to adopt a hardline Eurosceptic position could rule out a possible, Lib-Tory alliance.

It presumes an absolute majority for the Tories.

The Eurosceptic stance envisioned by William Hague and David Cameron is inimical to further intra-European integration of the UK and is …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

To get even with boss, man says ‘I’ll pull a Faisal on you’!

NEW YORK – A Long Island man was taken into custody on Saturday after he threatened to “pull a Faisal” on his boss, apparently referring to Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad.

“He told his boss, ‘If I get fired, I’m going to pull a Faisal on you,’ “the New York Post quoted a law-enforcement source, as …. Original article  : To get even with boss, man says ‘I’ll pull a Faisal on you’!.

Prince William-Kate Middleton wedding ‘not happening anytime soon’

LONDON – The world has a “long wait” before Prince William marries Kate Middleton.

That’s the claim of socialite Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, a close friend of the royal family and goddaughter of Prince Charles, reports The News of the World.

While rubbishing rumours of a pending royal wedding, Tara insisted that there is no way the lovebirds are …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Naga students take out a peace rally in Guwahati

GUWAHATI – Members of the Naga Students Association took part in a peace rally here on Saturday to express their solidarity with Naga sentiments.

The demonstration was in the context of the Manipur Government barring the rebel Naga leader Thuingaleng Muivah from visiting his ancestral village Somdal in Ukhrul District.

“We want to express our solidarity with … Read more >>>.

Prince Harry ‘hopes to marry girlfriend before returning to Afghanistan’

LONDON – Prince Harry hopes to marry girlfriend Chelsy Davy before he returns to Afghanistan, to serve his tenure in the army, sources say.

The prince’s plan has apparently left the royal aides, who are trying to fix the dates for Prince William’s wedding to girlfriend Kate Middleton, astounded.

The fact that Harry is third in line … Original source on Gaea Times at : Prince Harry ‘hopes to marry girlfriend before returning to Afghanistan’.

Lib Dem-Labour deal likely only if Brown steps down

LONDON – The Liberals are seriously exploring the possibility of a Lib-Lab pact to end the present political impasse, but the key to such an arrangement has to be the exit of Gordon Brown.

Nick Clegg is now considering a traffic-light coalition with the Labour Party, Greens and other smaller parties.

Labour Party MP John Mann [..] Read the original article: here.

Nepal Maoists picket Singha Durbar, six injured in Maitighar

KATHMANDU – Cadres of the Unified CPN (Maoist) staged a protest outside the country’s administrative hub, Singha Durbar, as part of their fourth -phase agitation against the present government on Sunday.

At least six people including a journalist and a police personal are said to have been injured during a clash between police and Maoist … Read more : Nepal Maoists picket Singha Durbar, six injured in Maitighar.

US asks Pak to move quickly against militants in North Waziristan

NEW YORK – The United States is piling up immense pressure on Pakistan to take on the militants having terror training camps in the country’s ungoverned north western region, and has told the Pakistan Army to move more quickly in initiating a military offensive in the restive region, American and Pakistani officials said.

According to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Overseas, an Enemy That May Mutate and Even Grow

WASHINGTON – The bungled car bombing attempt in Times Square with suspected links to the Pakistani Taliban has resulted in Washington and the Obama Administration being confronted by a new and disturbing, question-Have the stepped-up attacks in Pakistan – notably the Predator drone strikes – actually made Americans less safe?

Nine months ago, US President … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Overseas, an Enemy That May Mutate and Even Grow.

Scribe’s murder: Jharkhand Police issues notice to doctors

NEW DELHI – Police in Jharkhand’s Koderma District have issued a notice to three doctors who conducted the post mortem on dead Delhi journalist Nirupama Pathak. Pathak who was found dead at her home in Jharkhand last month.

The doctors are expected to …. Source article  : Scribe’s murder: Jharkhand Police issues notice to doctors.