Chelsea Clinton’s Plastic Surgery Speculations

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- Several experts have felt that the changes in Chelsea Clinton before her big day might have been a result of some plastic surgery. The results, however, seem to be very positive for the new bride as she looked stunning in her wedding dress. As photos of the grand wedding gradually begin … Read more : Chelsea Clinton’s Plastic Surgery Speculations.

Maharashtra governor mourns K.M. Mathew’s death

MUMBAI – Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan Sunday expressed grief over the demise of Malayala Manorama chief editor K.M. Mathew, describing him as a visionary leader of the Indian media.

Saying that he was “at a loss to describe the life and work” of Mathew, Sankaranarayanan added: “He took Malayala Manorama to dizzying heights in terms of …. Read the original article  : Maharashtra governor mourns K.M. Mathew’s death.

Sudarsan Pattnaik’s sand sculpture on global warming wins Berlin contest

BHUBANESWAR – Orissa-based renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik’s creation on global warming won the people’s choice award at the Eighth International Sand Sculpture Festival in Berlin, the artist said Sunday.

Pattnaik, who hails from state’s beach city of Puri, 56 km from here, has won the contest for the fifth time.
The theme of this year’s …. Read the original article  : here.

Media mogul K.M. Mathew passes away at 93 (Obituary)

KOTTAYAM – Media mogul K.M. Mathew, the 93-year-old chief editor of Malayala Manorama, passed away early Sunday at his residence here in Kerala.

Despite his advanced age, he kept working at office till the very last week, actively taking part in meetings and airing his opinions on news, especially business – his forte.
During his glittering …. Original source  : Media mogul K.M. Mathew passes away at 93 (Obituary).

Diners’ delight – finger-licking food at 100ft over Edinburgh

LONDON – This year’s Edinburgh Festival is offering food-lovers a chance to dine 100ft above the Scottish capital on a mobile table.

The concept originated in Belgium four years ago and has since become a regular feature in cities such as Las Vegas and Dubai.

In 2009, it caught the eye of events company Dada, which decided … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Diners’ delight – finger-licking food at 100ft over Edinburgh.

Pakistan bags 30 million euros in EU humanitarian aid

BRUSSELS – The European Union (EU) has said that it has given 30 million euros in humanitarian aid to Pakistan.

“The European Commission has adopted a 30-million-euro humanitarian aid decision to assist the most vulnerable people in Pakistan in urgent need of help,” The News quoted an EC statement, as saying.

Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva … Read more »»».

Pull together to protect fundamental rights: UNHCR

ISLAMABAD – Fundamental rights are absolute and divine which should be respected and protected by all the segments of a society, said Mangesha Kebede, the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) representative in Pakistan.

Kebede said this during the two-day Attorneys of Human Rights Workshop in Islamabad, which was organized by Society for Human Rights …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pull together to protect fundamental rights: UNHCR.

Jharkhand’s mining activities disrupted following Maoist threat

PALAMU – The miners in Jharkhand’s Palamu District abandoned their work following threats from the Maoists.

The people living in nearby villages have been working in the graphite mines of the region for over two decades, undisturbed.

“The villagers have been working in these mines from the last 20-22 years and they were never closed in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Jharkhand’s mining activities disrupted following Maoist threat.

Incessant rains leads to water logging in New Delhi

NEW DELHI – Incessant rains accompanied by strong winds lashed New Delhi for the second consecutive day on Sunday, thereby leading to water logging in many parts of the city.

Mostly people stayed indoors and enjoyed the rain, as schools and offices remained closed. But the low-lying neighbourhoods were inundated with heavy flow of water [..] Read the original article: here.

Curfew continues for second day in J-K

SRINAGAR – Curfew remained in force for the second consecutive day on Sunday in violence-hit Kashmir valley following the death of six persons in firing by security forces since Friday.

The roads were deserted, as the security personnel patrolled the streets of Srinagar city.

Several neighborhoods in Srinagar and other towns like Baramulla, Sopore and Anantnag have …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Curfew continues for second day in J-K.

akistan to become biggest beneficiary of British aid

LONDON – Pakistan is reportedly set to become the biggest beneficiary of Britain’s 2.9-billion pounds aid to developing countries.

In the last financial year, Pakistan received 140 million pounds from the Department for International Development (DFID) making it the sixth largest recipient behind India, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Sudan and Tanzania.

According to the Daily Times, the aid … Original source on Gaea Times at : akistan to become biggest beneficiary of British aid.

‘UK-ISI rift will be bad news for Britain’s security’

LONDON – British crime journalist Con Coughlin reckons that any rift between the United Kingdom and Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency will be a bad news for the country’s security.

Coughlin’s comments come after ISI chief Lieutenant General Ahmed Shuja Pasha canceled his UK trip due to British Prime Minister David Cameron’s remarks about Pakistan’s … Read more >>>.

Women in Punjab celebrate ‘Teej’

AMRITSAR – The Hindu festival of ‘Teej’ was celebrated in traditional spirit at the Khalsa College for Women in Punjab’s Amritsar city on Saturday.

The campus wore a festive look of a lively village, with the students attired in colourful and traditional Punjabi dresses.

After the scorching heat of the summer months, ‘Tiyan’ or Teej is a [..] Read the original article: here.

Obama tells Palestine President to have direct talks with Israel

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama has sent a letter to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas urging him to agree to go into direct talks with the Israelis next month, and warned that if he doesn’t, relations with the United States would be affected.

The Arabic newspaper Al Hayat and Israeli newspaper Ma’ariv, however, said that … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Obama tells Palestine President to have direct talks with Israel.

New Muslim group threatens to launch terror atrocity similar to 7/7

LONDON – A new Muslim extremist group has reportedly threatened to launch a terrorist atrocity similar to 7/7 during a highly ???provocative demonstration outside the front gates of Downing Street.

Calling themselves Muslims Against Crusaders, they chanted furiously against British soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq.

One could be clearly heard saying through a loud hailer: “There is …. Source article  : New Muslim group threatens to launch terror atrocity similar to 7/7.

Prince Charles urged to block bold, futuristic Iranian embassy next to Victorian mansion blocks

LONDON – Britain’s Prince Charles has been asked to intervene and prevent Iran from building a brand new embassy and Islamic cultural centre next to a historic church in one of Britain’s most expensive neighbourhoods.

According to The Telegraph, the proposed new embassy, the plot of land, which is owned by the Iranian government, is …. Original source  : Prince Charles urged to block bold, futuristic Iranian embassy next to Victorian mansion blocks.

Pentagon scurrying to save its sources from Taliban beheadings following Wikileaks expose

WASHINGTON – The Pentagon is reportedly working around the clock sifting through the thousands of leaked secret documents on the Afghan war to determine whether its sources have been compromised.

ABC News quoted Pentagon sources as saying that measures are being taken in Afghanistan to protect its contacts who may have been unmasked from Taliban revenge.

Investigators …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Kate Middleton ‘wants to work as a photographer’

LONDON – Prince William’s girlfriend Kate Middleton apparently wants to work as a photographer.

The 28-year-old – often slammed for not having a proper job – is said to be ‘exhilarated’ after landing the deal for an exhibition of her work.

She has been secretly preparing a portfolio of pictures for months while living with … Read more >>>.

Drunken teacher thrashes student in Haryana

KARNAL – In yet another incident of corporal punishment, a drunken teacher thrashed a student in Haryana’s Karnal District leaving him with a broken hand.

The teacher Bheem Singh, reportedly, reached the High School in Hasanpur village in a drunken state and beat Satwinder, a student of Class Six.

The agitated villagers locked the entrance of the …. Original source  : Drunken teacher thrashes student in Haryana.

Former Labour ‘porn expense’ MP eyes cushy ???77K BBC job

LONDON – Former British Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, who became infamous for claiming expenses for adult films watched by her husband, is standing for a plush job with the BBC.

Smith, 47, also said a London house owned by her sister was her main residence, allowing her to claim second-home allowances on her family home. …. Original source  : Former Labour ‘porn expense’ MP eyes cushy ???77K BBC job.