Julia Roberts says she isn’t in need of her own ‘Eat Pray Love’ journey

‘Eat Pray Love’ star Julia Roberts happy as is

TOKYO – Julia Roberts isn’t planning isn’t planning a spiritual journey of her own after making the film based on the hit travel memoir “Eat Pray Love.”
Roberts, a happily married mother of three, said she read and enjoyed Elizabeth Gilbert’s best-seller long before the proposed movie script …. Source  : Julia Roberts says she isn’t in need of her own ‘Eat Pray Love’ journey.

Civil Nuclear Liability report tabled in Parliament

NEW DELHI – A parliamentary committee looking into the Civil Nuclear Liability Bill tabled its report in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday amid protests from the Left.

The report was tabled in the Rajya Sabha by Committee Chairman T Subbirami Reddy, and in the Lok Sabha, by Pradeep Tamta.

The report was …. Original source  : Civil Nuclear Liability report tabled in Parliament.

President Patil to inaugurate International Mathematicians Congress in Hyderabad

NEW DELHI – President Pratibha Devisingh Patil will visit Hyderabad on Wednesday evening to inaugurate the International Mathematicians Congress, which would be held from August 19 to 27.

The International Mathematical Union is organizing the Congress in collaboration with the University of Hyderabad.

Over 3000 delegates from all over the world are taking part in the nine-day … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : President Patil to inaugurate International Mathematicians Congress in Hyderabad.

Archdiocese urges New York authorities to rebuild destroyed 9/11 church

NEW YORK – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has criticised New York officials for concentrating their efforts on getting plans approved for building a controversial mosque near Ground Zero, and turning their backs on facilitating the reconstruction of the only church destroyed in the 9/11 attacks.

The tiny, four-story St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church was … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Archdiocese urges New York authorities to rebuild destroyed 9/11 church.

Thief’s butt leaves him stuck in window for 6 hours

LONDON – A burglar in Britain landed himself in a hilarious predicament after he got stuck for six hours in a tiny window of a house he was trying to break into.

The thief, who had tried to squeeze in through the window between 2am and 3am, was found when the householder saw his head and …. Source  : Thief’s butt leaves him stuck in window for 6 hours.

Half of Brits’ daily conversations are completely pointless: Study

LONDON – A new study has revealed that nearly half of British people’s daily conversations are completely pointless.

The typical Briton has 27 conversations every day but only 43 per cent of them – or 12 chats – can be deemed “meaningful” or “important”, reports the Daily Express.

The study also found the traditional pub is still … Read more : Half of Brits’ daily conversations are completely pointless: Study.

President greets people ahead of Parsi New Year

NEW DELHI – President Pratibha Patil today greeted the people of the country on the occasion of the Parsi New Year, which will be celebrated tomorrow.

In her message, President Patil said: “On the joyous occasion of Navroz, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens, especially my Parsi sisters and brothers.”

“May …. Source  : President greets people ahead of Parsi New Year.

Tributes paid in Delhi to Kannada journalist Sridhar Achar

NEW DELHI – A large number of Kanada writers, journalists, artists, professors and academicians on Wednesday paid their rich tributes to veteran Kannada journalist Sridhar Achar, who breathed his last at Bangalore on August 14.

In the condolence meeting organized by ‘Dehali Kannadiga’, a Kannada monthly published from Delhi, its editor M B Samaga said: “Achar … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Tributes paid in Delhi to Kannada journalist Sridhar Achar.

Aircraft violates Air Force One airspace

SEATTLE – Fighter jets were scrambled to intercept an aircraft that had violated restricted airspace around Air Force One as President Barack Obama visited Seattle on Tuesday.

Politico quoted North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) spokesman John Cornelio as saying that jets were sent from Portland, Oregon, as the president was visiting Seattle after a report …. Read the original article  : Aircraft violates Air Force One airspace.

Palin attacked by “Mama Grizzlies”

NEW YORK – Pro-abortion rights group-EMILY’S List – has launched a campaign suggesting that America’s so-called “Mama Grizzlies” – a phrase coined by former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to describe her supporters – don’t all come from Palin’s side of the political spectrum.

“Throughout this cycle, Sarah Palin has predicted a rising tide of mothers …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Palin attacked by “Mama Grizzlies”.

China raises Bruce Lee to rival NY’s Liberty

BEIJING – Chinese artists are creating a 30-metre-tall sculpture of Bruce Lee which they hope will one day become a landmark on the scale of the Statue of Liberty in New York.

The red-painted ceramic statue being made by sculptors in Foshan city in Guangdong province that bills itself as the home of Chinese kung fu, … Original article on : China raises Bruce Lee to rival NY’s Liberty.

Tripartite talks on Gorkhaland end positively

NEW DELHI – Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Secretary Roshan Giri, who led the 7th secretarial level tripartite talks with the Bengal Government in New Delhi has said the meeting was successful.

“The meeting was successful. Most of the subjects we raised have been considered. Now we just have to talk about the territories of Terai and … Read more >>>.

Illegal mining row: Parliament adjourned till noon

NEW DELHI – Both houses of Parliament were adjourned till noon on Wednesday following an uproar over the illegal mining issue in Karnataka.

As soon the house met for the day, Bahujan Samaj Party members trooped into the Well waving placards demanding the dismissal of the BJP-led government in Karnataka.

As the uproar continued, Speaker Meira Kumar … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Illegal mining row: Parliament adjourned till noon.

Confusion over LTTE and civilian casualties: Lanka Defence Secretary tells probe body

COLOMBO – Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has said confusion prevails in the minds of many over how many casualties in the Eelam War IV that was waged from August 2006 to May 2009, were civilian and how many were LTTE causalities.

Testifying before Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission, Rajapaksa, who is the brother … Read : Confusion over LTTE and civilian casualties: Lanka Defence Secretary tells probe body.

China creating eight-legged Bruce Lee sculpture to compete with Statue of Liberty

BEIJING – Chinese artists in Foshan, a city in Guangdong province, are creating a red painted 30-meter-tall and eight-legged sculpture of legend Bruce Lee, which they hope would eventually be recognised as a landmark very much like the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour.

According to China Daily, the ceramic statue depicts an eight-legged Bruce … Read more »».

Chandigarh police attempting to get hold of two girls in hit and run case

CHANDIGARH – The Chandigarh police has sent out teams across the city to catch two girls involved in the killing of two persons, including a child, in a road accident in a high-security area of the city on Tuesday evening.

The two girls were travelling in a Honda Accord car, which hit a motorbike in Chandigarh’s …. Read the original article  : Chandigarh police attempting to get hold of two girls in hit and run case.

Ex-US Ambassador warns of Taliban, Al-Qaeda takeover of inundated Pak

WASHINGTON – As the world expresses concerns over the massive aid being flown into Pakistan for the flood victims landing into the Taliban’s hands, former United States Ambassador to Pakistan Wendy Chamberlin has warned of a nightmarish situation where the Al-Qaeda and the Taliban could take advantage of the chaos created by the deluge.

Chamberlain, who …. Original source  : Ex-US Ambassador warns of Taliban, Al-Qaeda takeover of inundated Pak.

Sonic Boom Shakes Up Seattle

SEATTLE (GaeaTimes.com)- The security of US President Barack Obama is kept stringent at all times and whenever he visits any place for whatever reason the security level in that place is also stepped up. However, this can land the residents and others in trouble at times. The president visited Seattle for two fundraising events … Read more »».

US frustrated with Zardari’s political free-fall following poor flood relief response

WASHINGTON – The United States is frustrated by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari’s falling political popularity following his government’s slow response to the deluge, which has submerged almost one-fifth of the nation, American officials have said.

The Obama administration, which is working hard to work together with the Pakistan government to allay the wide spread anti-American …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Peshawar police nabs two would be suicide bombers

PESHAWAR – The Peshawar police has claimed arresting two would be suicide bombers during raids conducted in the Mathra area of the city.

According to reports, the two bombers identified as Jangriz and Sameen are residents of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Mohmand region.

The raids were conducted after officials received a tip-off regarding the bombers …. Read the original article  : Peshawar police nabs two would be suicide bombers.