Chauffeur behind Princess Di’s death was ‘framed as a drunk driver’

LONDON – Author of an explosive new book has called for a fresh inquest into the death of Princess Diana and her lover Dodi Fayed, claiming that the man branded as the drunk driver responsible for the accident was actually sober.

Investigative journalist and author John Morgan slammed the official London inquest into how the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Chauffeur behind Princess Di’s death was ‘framed as a drunk driver’.

Once a teacher, now violent and in chains

CHURU – He was a teacher and leading a normal life until 10 years ago. Ratan Singh, 36, is now kept in chains by his parents and his wife and children no longer live with him, as he suffers from mental illness and is prone to violence.

He is a resident of Gwalisor village in Churu … Read more : Once a teacher, now violent and in chains.

Family soaps, migration, and adventure – a heady combo (IANS Books This Week)

NEW DELHI – Here are five books to make your weekend exciting:
1. “Sinking, Not Swimming”: written by Nalini Rajan; published by Penguin-India Books; priced at Rs.299

The book is a family soap that opens with the funeral of an aged member. The last rites are a journey inward for the family – dredging up old …. Original source  : Family soaps, migration, and adventure – a heady combo (IANS Books This Week).

Terror to be core issue of talks between India and Pakistan: Krishna

NEW DELHI – External Affairs Minister S M Krishna has said that terror continues to be the core issue of talks between India and Pakistan, and it would be one of the most important issues that would be taken up between the … Read more : Terror to be core issue of talks between India and Pakistan: Krishna.

UTV Bindass steps it up with Street Dance!

May 20, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):Revisiting their endeavour of being the brand that promises and delivers content for today’s youth, India’s 360* Entertainment channel UTV Bindass spearheads the launch of Fanta’s Bindass Street Dance – celebrating the most vibrant form of dance, a craze amongst today’s youth! Teaming up with Shiamak Davar, the man celebrated … Read : UTV Bindass steps it up with Street Dance!.

Fatima Bhutto, Jeffrey Archer on top of bestseller list (IANS Books)

NEW DELHI – Pakistani author Fatima Bhutto still holds sway over the non-fiction category with her book “Songs Of Blood And Sword”, while Jeffrey Archer was at the top of the fiction category with his “And Thereby Hangs A Tale”.

The top 10 bestsellers in each category are:
Non-fiction
1. “Songs Of Blood …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Fatima Bhutto, Jeffrey Archer on top of bestseller list (IANS Books).

Pak serves legal notice to India over Kishanganga dam construction issue

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has served a legal notice to India concerning the long pending issue of construction of the Kishaganga dam over the river Indus.

The Nation reported a private television channel, as saying that the notice has been sent by the Water and Power Ministry in consultation with the Indus Water commission with an aim …. Original article  : Pak serves legal notice to India over Kishanganga dam construction issue.

Relatives blame police for Maoist attack on couple

DHANPUNJI – Relatives of a couple killed by Maoists in the Chingawaram area of Chhattisgarh have blamed the police for the incident.

Laxminarayan Sethia, the brother of deceased Srinarayan Sethia said: “Civilians become victims only because of the policemen travelling in the bus.

“The administration has debarred security personnel from travelling with civilians and despite these …. Original source  : Relatives blame police for Maoist attack on couple.

TSA’s behaviorial screening wing failing to spot potential terrorists

NEW YORK – A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) program put in place by the US Department of Homeland Security after 9/11 is failing to catch terrorists on time.

According to a CBS report, the TSA training program for “behavioral screening” of terrorists has an annual budget of 200 million dollars and 3,000 specially trained employees are … Read more : TSA’s behaviorial screening wing failing to spot potential terrorists.

Times Square bomber still confused about why car bomb failed to explode

NEW YORK – Bewildered Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad still has no idea why the SUV that he loaded with explosives failed to blow up.

According to the New York Post, Shahzad repeatedly asked federal investigators in a hotel room why the bomb he built failed to go off.

Aside from wanting to target other New York …. Source article  : Times Square bomber still confused about why car bomb failed to explode.

Price of electricity to increase by Rs one per unit: Shinde

NEW DELHI – Union Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said here today that the price of electricity would increase by Rs one per unit following the increase in the prices of natural gas.

The government on Wednesday revised administrative pricing mechanism of natural gas.NG will become costly by about 20 per cent and the price of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Price of electricity to increase by Rs one per unit: Shinde.

No gatecrashers at Obama’s second State dinner

NEW YORK – The U.S. State dinner this year went seamlessly as there was no untoward incident of gatecrashers this time. None of the guests, however, took a chance – clutching their embossed invitations, proof that they belonged.

As the guests for the second state dinner of Barack Obama’s presidency arrived on Wednesday, the White House …. Source article  : No gatecrashers at Obama’s second State dinner.

Explosive defused in Jammu and Kashmir

DODA – A major tragedy was averted following the detection of an improvised explosive device (IED) on the Doda-Batote Highway in Jammu and Kashmir.

The explosive was detected on Assar, around 150 kilometers from Jammu on Tuesday afternoon. The traffic was immediately stopped on the highway.

The Bomb Disposal Squad, which immediately rushed to the spot, later …. Original source  : Explosive defused in Jammu and Kashmir.

Maoists blow up railway track in Bihar

MOTIHARI – Fourteen oil tankers of a goods train derailed and caught fire after Maoists blew up a railway line between Dighwara and Pipra stations in Bihar’s West Champaran District, around 25 kilometers from Motihari early on Thursday morning.

It has been reported that the Maoists blasted dynamites to blow up the railway line at Chintamani … Read more >>>.

Cyclone Laila hits Andhra Pradesh, 40000 evacuated

HYDERABAD – Nearly 40,000 people were on Thursday evacuated from low-lying areas of coastal Andhra Pradesh as cyclone ‘Laila’ is expected the cross the State’s coast this evening with a wind speed of 120 kilometers per hour.

The Meteorological department has warned of six-foot high tidal waves.

A senior Disaster Management Department official said: “We … Read more : Cyclone Laila hits Andhra Pradesh, 40000 evacuated.

Analysts skeptical about S.Arabia religious leaders calling terror financing unIslamic

AMMAN – A resolution issued by Saudi Arabia’s top religious leaders that says terror financing is forbidden by Islamic law, will not amount to much, according to skeptical analysts.

The Christian Science Monitor (CSM) quoted the analysts as saying that the resolution passed by the government-appointed Council of Senior Ulema, holds little weight with those inclined … Read more >>>.

Oz politician ’sick of being sexualised’ by female NSW Premier

MELBOURNE – Australian politician and member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly Adrian Piccoli is enraged over New South Wales Premier Kristina Keneally’s remarks about his hair and suits.

The politician said he is sick of being “sexualised” and was fed-up with Keneally’s comments about his suits and his lack of hair across the floor … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Oz politician ’sick of being sexualised’ by female NSW Premier.

Iran’s state-run Press TV says 3 Americans jailed in Iran are meeting with their mothers

3 Americans jailed in Iran meet with their mothers

TEHRAN, Iran – Three Americans jailed in Iran met with their mothers for the first time since their arrest last July along Iran’s border with Iraq, Iranian state television said Thursday.
Iran has accused the three Americans – Sarah Shourd, 31; her boyfriend, Shane Bauer, 27; and their … Read more >>>.

Floods wash away culverts and roads in Kashmir

KUPWARA – Flash floods have washed away several culverts and roads in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara District.

The Army was called in to rescue stranded flood victims.

Around 50 villages have been affected by the floods, which have also damaged property and crops in areas such as Kalaroos, Shatmuqam, Shalgund, Mudhmadoo, Khumryal, Hayhama, Drugmulla, Matipora, Kultoora, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Floods wash away culverts and roads in Kashmir.

NKorea, Iran, Japan base issues overshadow key US-China strategic and economic talks

Security issues overshadow Clinton’s Asia trip

WASHINGTON – Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is embarking on a three-nation tour of Asia, and a crisis with North Korea, possible new sanctions on Iran and the debate over U.S. military bases in Japan are likely to upset her agenda.
There have been striking new developments on those three … Read more >>.