I came this close to turning stone thrower in Srinagar (First Person)

I lacked guts, otherwise a policeman had done all he could to turn me into a stone-thrower on the streets of Srinagar.

After days of frustration due to strict restrictions on public movement, I mustered the courage to drive out of my house in the curfewed summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir that has been bristling … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : I came this close to turning stone thrower in Srinagar (First Person).

A-G report unearths massive irregularities in Pakistan’s defence expenditure

ISLAMABAD – A whopping 2.5 billion rupees were wasted in “commonly occurring irregularities” in several departments of Pakistan’s armed forces and defence ministry, a report formulated by the Auditor General of Pakistan has revealed.

The Auditor General Report 2009-10, submitted to parliament, made startling revelations that 801.06 million rupees were lost due to violation of rules, … Read more »»».

Landslides leave three thousand tourists stranded in Uttarkashi

UTTARKASHI – Landslides triggered by flashfloods have left approximately three thousand tourists stranded in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi District.

The tourists from various states were on their way to ‘Char dham yatra’ to the popular pilgrimage of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.

The tourists said that they do not have enough food, drinking water and money left with them.

“We … Original source on Gaea Times at : Landslides leave three thousand tourists stranded in Uttarkashi.

Chinese making fortunes out of ‘e-business’ trend

NEW DELHI – E-shopping is no more a “shelter” for Chinese youngsters to make their living, but is now one of the most lucrative business options.

He Hongwei, a college graduate living in central eastern China’s Zhejiang Province, began selling novelty toys on the Internet after failing to get a job. Five years on, he has … Original article on : Chinese making fortunes out of ‘e-business’ trend.

Scotland’s iconic ‘Famous Grouse’ to be transformed into steel sculpture

LONDON – One of Scotland’s most iconic and loved brand images, the “Famous Grouse” is set for transformation.

The Edrington Group will build a 20ft statue of the bird in flight – a massive steel sculpture at the gateway to the Highlands as Perthshire’s answer to the Angel of the North.

The red grouse – Lagopus lagopus … Read more : Scotland’s iconic ‘Famous Grouse’ to be transformed into steel sculpture.

1 in 7 Brit men use make-up like Boy George

LONDON – More than three million Brit men admit using make-up like Boy George, says a new study.

The study revealed that one in seven blokes use face powder and lippy like the ex-Culture Club star, 49.

The survey was conducted by Opinium Research.

“It looks like metrosexual man is here to stay,” the Daily Star quoted James … Read more >>.

Nursing bra, bikini among items up for grabs at Octomom yard sale in Southern Calif.

Bra, bikini among items at Octomom yard sale

LA HABRA, Calif. – “Octomom” Nadya Suleman’s presumably well-broken-in nursing bra will be among the items up for bid at a planned auction-style yard sale at her Orange County home.
Saturday morning’s auction is being hosted by radio personality David Gonzalez who goes by the name “Tattoo.”
Gonzalez tells the …. Source  : Nursing bra, bikini among items up for grabs at Octomom yard sale in Southern Calif..

Roman Catholic school could be handed over to a mosque in UK

LONDON – A Roman Catholic primary school could become the first in England to be run by a mosque after a dramatic rise in the number of Muslim pupils.

According to a Daily Mail report, church bosses want to close Sacred Heart RC Primary School, in Blackburn, Lancashire, because the number of Catholic students has plummeted … Original source on Gaea Times at : Roman Catholic school could be handed over to a mosque in UK.

Boobs fetish lands Malaysian teen in jail

KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian teenager has been arrested after he went around harassing women by squeezing their breasts and even flashing his private parts.

The 17-year-old, nicknamed Mat Tetek, came from Kluang to live with his elder sister in Kampung Parit Yusof in Muar.

The police detained him after tracking down his motorcycle he used …. Source article  : Boobs fetish lands Malaysian teen in jail.

Rajapaksa urges UN to rethink humanitarian rules of war in modern day context

COLOMBO – Facing global criticism for alleged human rights violations during the LTTE war, Sri Lankan president, Mahinda Rajapaksa, has called for a rethink on international rules governing the conduct of war, during his address at the United Nations conference in New York City.

According to the BBC, Rajapaksa stopped short of explicitly calling for …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Rajapaksa urges UN to rethink humanitarian rules of war in modern day context.

Despite 9/11 rant, Ahmadinejad hopes nuclear programme talks will restart by October

TEHRAN – Iranian president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has reportedly dismissed criticisms over his speech at the United Nations, in which he asserted that most people believed the United States orchestrated the September 11 terror attacks, and expressed hope that talks on Iran’s nuclear programme would resume soon.

According to The New York Times, Ahmadinejad expressed …. Original source  : Despite 9/11 rant, Ahmadinejad hopes nuclear programme talks will restart by October.

Hindus ask urgent steps to eliminate global hunger

NEVADA – World should take immediate steps to tackle global hunger and poverty, eminent Hindu statesman Rajan Zed stated in Nevada (USA) today.

Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, pointed out that number of hungry people had risen in the world crossing the billion mark. Something needed to be done urgently as it … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Hindus ask urgent steps to eliminate global hunger.

70 percent lamb imports from NZ to UK is halal, and not put on label

LONDON – Over 70 per cent of the New Zealand lamb sold in Britain comes from halal slaughterhouses and this fact is not declared on the label.

All the slaughterers in these establishments must be Muslim and say a prayer when making the cut across the animal’s throat, which kills it, the Daily Mail reports.

The … Original source on Gaea Times at : 70 percent lamb imports from NZ to UK is halal, and not put on label.

Hindus laud City of Ann Arbor for “reaffirming religious freedom”

NEVADA – Hindus have applauded City of Ann Arbor (Michigan, USA) for passing a resolution reaffirming religious freedom.minent Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, commended Ann

Arbor City Council for taking religion seriously as it was the most powerful force in human society. Prevalence of different religions was a positive …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Hindus laud City of Ann Arbor for “reaffirming religious freedom”.

Pooches are singles’ best bedmates

MELBOURNE – Dogs are called a man’s-and a woman’s-best friend, but now these furry mates have become so close to singles in Australia that they ease their loneliness by sharing their bed with pooches.

About one in three singles said they let their dog or cat in their bed, a major shift from 10 years ago …. Original source  : Pooches are singles’ best bedmates.

Brit pensioner who has smoked 292,000 ciggies celebrates 100th b’day

LONDON – A British chain smoker has celebrated his 100th birthday, despite smoking nearly 300,000 cigarettes and sipping a glass of whisky a day.

Old soldier Arthur Langran – who survived being blown up by a grenade in the Second World War – claims the key to his longevity is doing what everyone tells him not … Original source on Gaea Times at : Brit pensioner who has smoked 292,000 ciggies celebrates 100th b’day.

Bruni’s ‘Absolute Beginners”worst cover version in pop music history’

LONDON – Critics have slammed French First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy for recording a David Bowie song.

A leading French music critic has in fact described it as the worst cover version in the history of pop music.

Judging by initial reactions, the French first lady’s version of Absolute Beginners, which has been leaked on the Internet, …. Original source  : Bruni’s ‘Absolute Beginners’ ‘worst cover version in pop music history’.

Jnanpith winner ONV arrives to rousing welcome

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Noted Malayalam poet and lyricist O.N.V. Kurup, who has been named for the Jnanpith Award, arrived to a rousing welcome at the airport here Saturday on his return from Dubai. He was received by ministers, close friends, students and hundreds of children.

Emerging from the arrival lounge, ONV, as he is popularly called, was … Original article on : Jnanpith winner ONV arrives to rousing welcome.

Missing Malay-Indian businessman’s second wife accuses in-laws of ‘coveting’ his wealth

KUALA LUMPUR – Tired of being called a gold digger, S. Usharani, the second wife of missing Malay-Indian businessman A. Muthuraja has accused her in-laws of coveting her husband’s wealth.

“They have been against me since we got married. They wanted my husband’s property … Original article on : Missing Malay-Indian businessman’s second wife accuses in-laws of ‘coveting’ his wealth.

Former Brit porn star ‘answers God’s call to become missionary’

LONDON – Former erotic actress Teresa Scott has turned a new leaf, after deciding to leave the sex industry to become a born again Christian.

Scott made a fortune posing for Playboy magazine and starring in hundreds of XXX-rated lesbian and kinky sex films, but last year she … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Former Brit porn star ‘answers God’s call to become missionary’.