Indian American Nikki Haley bounces back in governor’s race

WASHINGTON – Hit hard by a prominent Republican blogger’s allegation that he had an “inappropriate physical relationship” with Nikki (Randhawa) Haley, the Indian American Republican candidate in South Carolina governor’s race has bounced back into the campaign.

While Haley’s campaign experienced an increase in donations Tuesday, the former Massachusetts governor and 2008 Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt … Read more >>.

Japan prime minister’s flamboyant style goes further than ever before _ inspiring copies

Japan leader’s flamboyant shirt inspires copies
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama likes to wear flamboyant clothes. But his latest quirky shirt has gone further than any before – inspiring a copy that went on sale Wednesday for $500 apiece.
The replica is yellow on one arm, blue on the other, red in front … Read : Japan prime minister’s flamboyant style goes further than ever before _ inspiring copies.

Rare German WWI board game to be auctioned

LONDON – Germany lost to Britain in the first World War, but they could defeat Britain in a rare board game which will go under the hammer.

Unterseekriegspiel – which translates as Submarine Wargame – was found in the attic of a German house.

The objective is to defeat Britain – throw a dice and move metal … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Rare German WWI board game to be auctioned.

Jindal puts off book to focus on oil spill

WASHINGTON – Louisiana’s Indian American Republican Governor Bobby Jindal has asked that the release of his forthcoming political book be delayed so he can focus on the Gulf Coast oil spill, according to his publisher.

The book – “Real Hope, Real Change: New Conservative Solutions to Rescue America” – was originally slated for a July, 2010 …. Original source  : Jindal puts off book to focus on oil spill.

Three Mangalore crash survivors discharged from hospital

MANGALORE – Three out of the eight survivors of the Air India’s plane crash were discharged from Mangalore’s S C S Hospital on Tuesday evening.

They were hospitalized after they managed to escape from the burning aircraft of Air India’s flight to Dubai to Mangalore that crashed just after dawn on May 22 and claimed 158 … Original source on Gaea Times at : Three Mangalore crash survivors discharged from hospital.

Pak Army, ISI has three basic groups, says author

ISLAMABAD – Observers like author Ayesha Siddiqa have pointed out that there are three basic groups within the Pakistan Army and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) — The Islamists, the pro-West and the pro-China elements.

Each of these two factions have their own followers and favourite journalists. All three groups are highly Islamised and they merely use … Read : Pak Army, ISI has three basic groups, says author.

50 Elephants go on rampage and kill one in West Bengal

WEST MIDNAPORE – A herd of 50 elephants went on a rampage, destroying standing crops and killing a farmer at Nayagram village in West Bengal’s West Midnapore District on Tuesday.

The elephants came from the nearby Orissa border and killed a farmer when he was working in his field.

Local people said that they tried to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 50 Elephants go on rampage and kill one in West Bengal.

Battle for Afghanistan gets intensive in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – The battle for Afghanistan is now getting more intensive in Pakistan and there are several unconnected and seemingly disparate incidents that may be eventually connected.

The picture that emerges is very foggy. For instance, the Mullah Biradar incident and the follow up arrests where the general belief was that the ISI had [..] Read the original article: here.

Ruchika Case: Rathore to appeal for suspension of punishment

CHANDIGARH – Former Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) SPS Rathore who was sent to jail for molesting Ruchika Girhotra has appealed for suspension of the sentence.

Rathore’s lawyer wife Abha is expected to file a petition on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, Chandigarh Sessions Court sentenced Rathore to a year and half year in jail for molesting …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Jinxed cellphone number suspended after three users die in 10 years

LONDON – A Bulgarian mobile operator has dumped a number after three of its users died within a decade.

The first owner of the number 0888 888 888, Vladimir Grashnov, former CEO of Bulgarian mobile phone company Mobitel which issued it, died of cancer in 2001 aged 48.

His death sparked off rumours that a business …. Original source  : Jinxed cellphone number suspended after three users die in 10 years.

Nagaland team arrives for talks with Manipur CM, Congress leaders

IMPHAL – A six-member Nagaland Congress team has reportedly reached Manipur capital Imphal for talks with Chief Minister O.Ibobi Singh to resolve the stand-off over the controversial visit of rebel Naga leader Thuigaleng Muivah to his ancestral village.

The team …. Source article  : Nagaland team arrives for talks with Manipur CM, Congress leaders.

Chidambram says onus of peace talks lies with state government

GUWAHATI – Union Home minister P Chidambaram has said he is satisfied with the law and order situation in Assam.

Speaking with media after talks with Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi at the Raj Bhawan, Chidambaram said that he had placed … Original source on Gaea Times at : Chidambram says onus of peace talks lies with state government.

Musharraf stopped from boarding London bound flight following bomb scare

NEW JERSEY – Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf was among the passengers of a London-bound Virgin Atlantic flight, who were asked to vacate the aircraft after a bomb scare at the New Jersey airport on Wednesday.

Musharraf along with all … Read more >>.

Save rainforests to cut poverty

WASHINGTON – Saving rainforests and protecting land in national parks and reserves can reduce poverty in Costa Rica and Thailand, a new study has shown.

Paul J. Ferraro, associate professor of economics in Georgia State University’s Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, with four co-authors, …. Original article  : Save rainforests to cut poverty.

Manipur continues to face fuel shortage despite blockade call off

IMPHAL – Manipur continues to face a shortage of petroleum products due to the swelling of stock.

The stock of petroleum products were augmented in the State after the stranded oil tankers in Jiribam were escorted back to Imphal, coupled with petroleum products brought through the NH-150 apart from airlifting of fuel, the … Original article on : Manipur continues to face fuel shortage despite blockade call off.

Voters casting ballot in Manipur council elections

IMPHAL – Elections in the three Manipur District Councils of Chandel, Churachandpur and Sadar Hills began today from 7 a.m.

Over two lakh voters will exercise their franchise to elect 39 representatives to these autonomous district councils (ADCs). Voting is taking place in … Read more >>.

Clinton in Seoul for crisis talks about North Korea amid tension over sinking of warship

Clinton in Seoul for crisis talks on NKorea

SEOUL, South Korea – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has arrived in Seoul for crisis talks with South Korean leaders as tensions between North and South Korea have soared to their highest point in a decade.
Amid fears of conflict, Clinton touched down in the South Korean …. Source  : Clinton in Seoul for crisis talks about North Korea amid tension over sinking of warship.

Hard for US to avoid “inevitable pressure” to target Pak in case of new terror attack

WASHINGTON – The United States has given a blunt message to Pakistan that it would be under “inevitable pressure” to take immediate and stern action if a successful terror attack is traced back to that country, officials have said.

Officials privy to the recent meeting between President Obama’s National Security … Read more »»».

Community board votes to support plans for mosque, cultural center near NYC’s ground zero

NYC community board OKs ground zero mosque plans

NEW YORK – After hours of contentious public comment, a New York City community board voted late Tuesday to support a plan to build a mosque and cultural center near ground zero.
“It’s a seed of peace,” board member Rob Townley said. “We believe that this is significant step …. Original article  : Community board votes to support plans for mosque, cultural center near NYC’s ground zero.

Growth of interracial marriage slows as more US Hispanics, Asians seek to pair with immigrants

Is US a melting pot? Interracial marriage slows

WASHINGTON – The latest census figures show that the growth of interracial marriages is slowing among U.S.-born Hispanics and Asians. Still, blacks are substantially more likely than before to marry whites.
The number of interracial marriages has risen 20 percent since 2000 to about 4.5 million. While still growing, … Read more >>.