Brit Man fined ???50 for dropping matchstick burning his finger

LONDON – A Brit man was fined 50 pounds for dropping a match that was burning his finger.

Kenneth Bonnar, 68, was waiting to collect his great-granddaughter Shannon from primary school when he lit up his pipe.

But a council warden spotted the burning match fall to the ground and collared Kenneth as he walked away with …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Brit Man fined ???50 for dropping matchstick burning his finger.

Chelsea Clinton and mum spill no beans on wedding details

NEW YORK – Chelsea Clinton’s wedding is just round the corner but neither the bride nor her mother Hillary Clinton, are dishing out many details on the marriage in upstate Rhinebeck.

Although, Chelsea Clinton has told her dad, former President Bill Clinton, to lose 15 pounds before her wedding.

And Secret Service agents already are swarming …. Original source  : Chelsea Clinton and mum spill no beans on wedding details.

Iranian nuclear scientist suspected to be CIA agent

WASHINGTON – The Iranian nuclear scientist Shahram Amiri who says he was abducted a year ago by United States agents was an informant for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) inside Iran for several years, providing information about the country’s nuclear program, according to the U.S. officials.

According to the New York Times, officials have said that … Original source on Gaea Times at : Iranian nuclear scientist suspected to be CIA agent.

Krishna expresses satisfaction with Pakistan visit

ISLAMABAD – Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Friday expressed satisfaction over his visit to Islamabad for talks with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

Krishna, who was in the Pakistan capital on a three-day visit, told ANI: “Yes, I came here with a single purpose of making an earnest effort to reduce the trust [..] Read the original article: here.

Devotees attend consecration of Sri Sai Baba in Chennai

MAYLAPORE – Thousands of devotees attended the Maha Kumbhabhishekam, or consecration, of Hindu saint Sri Sai Baba.

The celebrations began on Sunday and concluded on Thursday t the Sri Sai Baba temple in Mylapore.

The temple, also known as ‘Shirdi of the South’, saw many devotees from all over the country pay a visit to the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Curfew clamped in some parts of Kashmir Valley

SRINAGAR – Curfew was clamped in some areas of Kashmir Valley on Friday

ahead of a proposed march by separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani and his supporters.

Curfew was clamped in the Handwara and Baramulla areas of north Kashmir and Ganderbal on the outskirts of the city.

Restrictions were in place in almost all other parts of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Best way to lose weight is to lose it fast, finds surprising study

MELBOURNE – A recent study has revealed that the best way to lose fat is to lose it fast, according to a researcher of the University of Melbourne.

Dietician Katrina Purcell presented a study to an international obesity conference in Stockholm that proved that the best way to lose weight is to lose it fast instead … Original article on : Best way to lose weight is to lose it fast, finds surprising study.

Krishna refuses to comment on Pillai remarks

ISLAMABAD – Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Friday refused to offer a comment on a media view that he had failed to defend Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai soon after his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi had criticized the official for a statement on the ISI’s purported role in the 26/11 attack.

Asked by …. Read the original article  : Krishna refuses to comment on Pillai remarks.

Krishna, Qureshi meeting would benefit region: US

WASHINGTON – Welcoming the renewed efforts from India and Pakistan to come to the discussion table inorder to resolve pending contentious issues between them, the United States has described the meeting between External Affairs Minister S M Krishna with his Pakistan counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi as the one which would benefit the region.

“We certainly welcome … Original article on : Krishna, Qureshi meeting would benefit region: US.

Press conference was not acrimonious: Krishna

ISLAMABAD – Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Friday sought to play down reports of Thursday’s joint press conference with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi as being acrimonious.

When asked by ANI whether he saw the press conference as being full of acrimony, Krishna said: “I don’t think so. The acrimony was not by … Original source on Gaea Times at : Press conference was not acrimonious: Krishna.

The Last Supper Unveiled In Kolkata

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Johann Zofanny’s “The Last Supper” which is considered to be one of the most prized possessions of the artist was restored back to Kolkata. Reportedly, “The Last Supper” is currently unveiled and is on display for the general public in St. John’s Church.
“The Last Supper” measures 10×12 ft and is regarded to … Read more >>.

Indian Railways Plans To Woo Customers

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Indian Railway is trying to woo the elite passengers in various ways and it is not limited to offering more trains and superfast trains in various routes. It is planning to offer the passengers on long distance and elite trains a new in house magazine. The plan has got … Read : Indian Railways Plans To Woo Customers.

Woman who streaked at Woods’ 2000 St Andrews threatens to do it again

LONDON – A Scottish woman, who was slammed by Tiger Woods for ruining his first Open win at St Andrews by streaking, has threatened to bare all again.

Jacqui Salmond, 30, had famously danced naked on the 18th green as Woods, 34, clinched victory at the Old Course in 2000.

The golfer blamed the lapdancer for spoiling …. Read the original article  : Woman who streaked at Woods’ 2000 St Andrews threatens to do it again.

China to shut down 122 blogs, pornographic sites

BEIJING – As part of China’s crackdown on pornography, the General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP) has demanded the shutting down of 122 websites, which offer online reading and downloading services of fiction with lewd and pornographic content.

According to Xinhua, a GAPP official warned that websites, which fail to comply with the norms, would … Original source on Gaea Times at : China to shut down 122 blogs, pornographic sites.

Pak leaders showcasing India as ‘enemy’ to Afghanistan: US

WASHINGTON – While acknowledging the complexity of the Afghan conflict, a top US Senator has said that in order to counter India’s role in the war ravaged country, many Pakistani leaders are trying to showcase New Delhi as Kabul’s enemy.

Addressing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Richard Lugar noted that the Pakistani leadership is constantly … Original article on : Pak leaders showcasing India as ‘enemy’ to Afghanistan: US.

Resolving ‘complicated’ India-Pak-Afghan issue key to regional stability: Kerry

WASHINGTON – An influential US lawmaker has highlighted that addressing the complicated issues between India, Pakistan and Afghanistan would be the most effective answer to the problems existing in that region.

Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee John Kerry said that the years old complications between the three South Asian countries had to be sorted …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Resolving ‘complicated’ India-Pak-Afghan issue key to regional stability: Kerry.

Krishna to offer chaddar at Lahore’s Data Gunj Baksh shrine

ISLAMABAD – Indian External Affairs Minister S.M.Krishna will offer a chaddar at the Data Gunj Baksh shrine in Lahore via Punjab Chief MInister Shahbaz Sharif, whom he will meet shortly.

Mr.Krishna will meet with Mr.Sharif at the Punjab House in Islamabad.

Since he is leaving for New Delhi shortly, Mr. Krishna would not be able [..] Read the original article: here.

Nuke scientist may not have wanted to come out of Iran: CIA

LONDON – Despite the seeming suddenness of Iranian nuclear scientist Shahram Amiri’s decision to return to Iran after years working as a CIA asset and more than a year of resettlement in the US, the CIA began to sense he may not have wanted to come out of Iran after all, despite the offer of …. Original source  : Nuke scientist may not have wanted to come out of Iran: CIA.

Indians immigrants boosting technological innovation in US

WASHINGTON – Indians immigrants are boosting technological innovation in the United States, according to a study published by William Kerr of the Harvard Business School and William Lincoln of the University of Michigan.

According to the study, which appears in the Journal of Labor Economics, the number of U.S. patent applications filed by people with … Original source on Gaea Times at : Indians immigrants boosting technological innovation in US.

Indian Railways Reconsidering Free Travel Scheme

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The railway employees in India presently enjoy free rides to any destination in the country during their jobs and even after their retirement. However, this free ride may not be available for them anymore. The Cabinet is going to take a decision shortly whether this facility will be valid for …. Source  : Indian Railways Reconsidering Free Travel Scheme.