Tiny 1.6in high snuff bottle sells for nearly ???1m at auction!

LONDON – A tiny 1.6 inches high snuff bottle that had been expected to sell for just 250,000 pounds at an auction, has been sold for nearly 1million pounds.

The beautiful enamel bottle had been made for China’s Emperor Qianlong in the 18th century, and it was part of a collection put together by George and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Tiny 1.6in high snuff bottle sells for nearly ???1m at auction!.

James McAvoy to play Professor X in latest X-Men movie

NEW YORK – Last King of Scotland star James McAvoy will play the younger version of X-Men’s Professor X in the forthcoming ‘X-Men: First Class’.

The movie will trace the early years of Profesor X a.l.a Charles Xavier and the origin of his rivalry with former best friend Magneto.

Patrcik Stewart had previously played the abstruse Professor …. Read the original article  : James McAvoy to play Professor X in latest X-Men movie.

Malaysia’s secret swingers’ clubs frolicking online

KUALA LUMPUR – Swingers’ clubs in Malaysia are going on at full swing, even though the country has not shown much sexual freedom.

And apparently, the easiest way to join one of these partner-swapping clubs is to simply check out the ads posted on the Internet.

According to the organiser of one of the more popular swingers’ … Original source on Gaea Times at : Malaysia’s secret swingers’ clubs frolicking online.

Left Front leaders condemn Maoists for Jhargram train mishap

SILIGURI – Left Front leaders have condemned the Maoists for Friday’s train mishap in West Bengal’s West Midnapore District.

Addressing a rally organised by the Darjeeling unit of Communist Party of India (Marxist), West Bengal’s Urban Development Minister Ashok Bhattacharya said: “All Maoists are getting support from the Congress party. When we said this earlier they [..] Read the original article: here.

Sonia Gandhi to meet Telugu star Chiranjeevi today

NEW DELHI – Telugu cine star and Praja Rajyam Party (PRP) president Chiranjeevi is meeting Congress president Sonia Gandhi here on Saturday.

Chiranjeevi is expected to meet Sonia Gandhi around 7.30 p.m. at her 10 Janpath road residence.

The meeting gained significance in the wake of Congress MP and former … Read : Sonia Gandhi to meet Telugu star Chiranjeevi today.

FitFinder, website that helps college-goers find love in book stacks, taken down

LONDON – A student dating website that received four million hits in its first month has been deemed offensive by Universities who have forced it to be shut down.

The FitFinder combines Twitter and a classified ads column, allowing students to exchange comments and messages in libraries …. Source article  : FitFinder, website that helps college-goers find love in book stacks, taken down.

Samy Vellu’s days as Malay-Indian Congress President numbered

KUALA LUMPUR – Pressure is mounting on long-time Malaysian Indian Congress chief S. Samy Vellu, to relinquish his presidential post prematurely.

Intra-party elements are rebelling against him and, to prevent further fissures from appearing, Vellu has promised an earlier departure date and voiced support for his …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Samy Vellu’s days as Malay-Indian Congress President numbered.

Three Indians per hour get UK citizenship

LONDON – Official statistics reveal that three Indians are successful in getting British citizenship per hour.

According to a Daily Express report, in 2009, 26,535 Indians secured British citizenship. If calculated, that’s an outstanding 70 per day and three per hour.

Indians formed 13 per cent … Original article on : Three Indians per hour get UK citizenship.

Thunderstorm damages mango crop in Malihabad

LUCKNOW – A thunderstorm has caused heavy damage to mango crop in Malihabad, Uttar Pradesh.

“The mango crop is down by 25 percent. This garden is of 33000 (acre) and in this garden around 200 boxes of mango is damaged and we got a loss of around Rs. 20000,” … Read : Thunderstorm damages mango crop in Malihabad.

Beer drinking in Oz hits 60-year low, quality not quantity the issue

MELBOURNE – Australian beer consumption has hit a 60-year low as part of a shift from quantity to quality, experts say.

The Daily Telegraph reports that beer consumption in the country has reached 1950s levels, as Aussies opt for quality over quantity when it comes …. Source  : Beer drinking in Oz hits 60-year low, quality not quantity the issue.

US to deport Pak man arrested in connection with failed NY terror plot

NEW YORK – A US court has ordered the authorities to deport Aftab Khan, who was arrested in connection with the failed Times Square bombing plot, to Pakistan.

Khan was arrested in Massachusetts on May 13, and has been accused of providing financial help …. Source article  : US to deport Pak man arrested in connection with failed NY terror plot.

Four member NIA team to leave for US on Sunday to question Headley

NEW DELHI – A four member National Investigation Agency (NIA) team will leave for the United States on Sunday to question Lashkar operative David Coleman Headley in connection with his role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

The team will consist of three investigators and a law officer. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Four member NIA team to leave for US on Sunday to question Headley.

Even 1000 terrorists wont be able to gain control over Pak nukes : A Q Khan

ISLAMABAD – Disgraced Pakistan nuclear scientist Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan has asserted that his country’s nuclear assets are so safe that even a thousand terrorists won’t be able to gain control over them.

“Pakistan’s nuclear assets are completely secure and even a group of a thousand terrorists together won’t …. Source article  : Even 1000 terrorists wont be able to gain control over Pak nukes : A Q Khan.

Nepal House passes eighth Amendment Bill to extend Constituent Assembly’s term

KATHMANDU – Nepal’s Parliament on Saturday passed the eight Amendment Bill of the Interim Constitution of Nepal, which will extend the Constituent Assembly’s (CA) term by a year.

Out of the 585 lawmakers who attended the meeting, 580 voted for the Amendment Bill, while five voted against.

Announcing the result, Speaker Subash …. Read the original article  : Nepal House passes eighth Amendment Bill to extend Constituent Assembly’s term.

Canada to launch immigration policy review after Indian Government protest

PATIALA/OTTAWA – The Indian Government’s outrage over Canada denying visas to some of its senior armed forces and paramilitary officers on grounds that they were complicit in human rights violations in Kashmir, has prompted the government of Prime Stephen Harper to review its immigration rules.

According … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Canada to launch immigration policy review after Indian Government protest.

US Army reviewing options for ‘unilateral’ strike on Pakistan

WASHINGTON – The US Army is studying options for a ‘unilateral strike’ in Pakistan, in case a successful terror strike on America is traced back to the semi-autonomous tribal regions of that country, top military officials have disclosed.

Officials said that the alleged links between the confessed …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : US Army reviewing options for ‘unilateral’ strike on Pakistan.

Punjab Govt. warned in advance regarding terror threat to minorities: Malik

LAHORE – Political bickering has started over the deadly terror attack on two mosques in Lahore, in which over 70 people were killed, with Interior Minister Rehman Malik saying that the Punjab government was already informed about militants’ plans to target minorities in the province.

Malik said …. Original article  : Punjab Govt. warned in advance regarding terror threat to minorities: Malik.

Geelani calls for shutdown in Kashmir

SRINAGAR – Separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani called for a shutdown in Kashmir on Saturday ahead of UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi’s visit to the state.

Gandhi is due to visit Jammu today. She will meet Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Congress party leaders.

“Syed Geelani has called for a shutdown because Sonia Gandhi is visiting …. Original source  : Geelani calls for shutdown in Kashmir.

Emu farming a popular new trend in Orissa

GAJAPATI – Farmers of Orissa’s Gajapati District have discovered a new way to make money through Emu farming, or ‘golden farming’ as it is popularly known.

“EMU is an Australian bird and now it is being farmed in different countries and also in India. They are very much resistant to diseases, which is the biggest …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

England’s gay Treasury chief spent over 40k pounds on lover’s apartments

LONDON – England’s gay Treasury Chief Secretary, David Laws, has landed himself in a mess after it was discovered that he had been claiming up to 950 pounds a month as rent for his lover’s properties since 2006.

Laws has apologised for his indulgences, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : England’s gay Treasury chief spent over 40k pounds on lover’s apartments.