EU-India “free trade agreement” will allow flood of Indian skilled workers into Britain

LONDON – A new European Union trade deal with India, which is scheduled to be signed in December, would reportedly allow thousands of Indian workers to enter Britain.

According to The Telegraph, the planned “free trade agreement” would allow skilled Indian IT workers, engineers and managers come to Europe in return for European companies gaining access …. Source  : EU-India “free trade agreement” will allow flood of Indian skilled workers into Britain.

Kashmir issue ‘tough nut’ to crack: Musharraf

LONDON – The Kashmir issue is a “tough nut” to crack because it requires ’sincerity’, “boldness” and ‘flexibility’ from both India and Pakistan to amicably reach a solution, former President Pervez Musharraf has stated.

“I’ve been saying it needs sincerity on both sides by leaders, and government on both sides. It needs flexibility by both sides, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kashmir issue ‘tough nut’ to crack: Musharraf.

Oz Foreign Minister, HC condemn Victorian police racism against Indians

NEW DELHI – The Australian High Commissioner, Peter Varghese, today condemned the racist email targeting Indians circulated by two members of the Victorian Police force.

After a series of attacks on Indian students in Australia, a racist e-mail scandal has been unearthed that showis Victoria Police officers joking about a video which shows an Indian passenger … Original source on Gaea Times at : Oz Foreign Minister, HC condemn Victorian police racism against Indians.

Contradictions thrive in Jammu and Kashmir

NEW DELHI – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s remark on the floor of the state Legislative Assembly on October 6 that Jammu and Kashmir acceded and not merged with the Indian Union has led to yet another heated debate on the fractured politics of Jammu and Kashmir.

The controversy is being used by different political parties …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Contradictions thrive in Jammu and Kashmir.

Obese workers cost more to the company than medical expenditure

WASHINGTON – A study has shown that total loss of job productivity due to absenteeism of obese people at workplace is more than their medical expenditure.

A Duke University obesity researcher has revealed that the cost of obesity among U.S. full-time employees is estimated to be 73.1 billion dollars.

This is the first study to quantify … Read more : Obese workers cost more to the company than medical expenditure.

US wants aid to Pak linked to results of ‘execution by soldiers’ video probe

ISLAMABAD – In the wake of video clips showing Pakistani soldiers executing a group of blindfolded men in civilian dresses circulating on the Internet, the chairman of the US Appropriations Subcommittee for funding foreign aid programs has stated that he expects action from Pakistan in this regard.

The chairman, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), who is also …. Source  : US wants aid to Pak linked to results of ‘execution by soldiers’ video probe.

US student, 18, could lose $33K scholarship for appearing in porn video

LONDON – A university student in the US may end up losing her 33,000 dollars scholarship after it was revealed that she had appeared in an internet porn video.

Elizabeth Hawkenson, 18, who is a first year studying geology at the Arizona State University, says she performed in the movie to raise funds for her course.

“The …. Original article  : US student, 18, could lose $33K scholarship for appearing in porn video.

Zimbabwe women are raping men for ritual purposes

LONDON – Women in Zimbabwe are said to be abducting and raping men for ritual purposes.

In the past 11 months six men have been gang-raped by women, and as per the police the figure could be much higher, as victims are often too embarrassed to report the crime.

According to the official Chronicle daily, a 26-year-old …. Original article  : Zimbabwe women are raping men for ritual purposes.

82-year old US man kills girlfriend with flashlight and battery

WASHINGTON – An 82-year old man, has beaten his girlfriend to death with a flashlight and a battery, it has emerged.

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies said that Al Infosino called 911 just before 7 a.m this week.

Investigators said his girlfriend, 77-year-old Rita Chirel, was found in the back bedroom of a home in the 1500 …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

“Stasi-style” CCTV alert website reignites civil rights row in UK

LONDON – A new website that allows anyone in the United Kingdom to monitor commercial CCTV footage live online as a “Stasi-style citizen spy game” has reignited the row over whether it is more important to protect the public or defend civil liberties.

Internet Eyes will pay up to 1,000 pounds to subscribers who … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : “Stasi-style” CCTV alert website reignites civil rights row in UK.

Canada wary of third Tamil immigrant ship entering country’s waters

OTTAWA – After concerns were raised in the past two years over two vessels carrying Tamil immigrants reaching Canada, officials are now reportedly investigating whether a third ship is attempting to ferry Tamil migrants from Sri Lanka to the country.

According to The BBC, authorities are using satellites to determine the location of the ship.

Public …. Original article  : Canada wary of third Tamil immigrant ship entering country’s waters.

Indians continue to suffer as ETOA issues alert on slow visa processing

NEW DELHI – With the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) condemning Cologne’s spontaneous culture tax and pointing out that European Union countries are missing out on 500 million a year in income from tourists because of visa processing problems, Schengen countries have …. Source article  : Indians continue to suffer as ETOA issues alert on slow visa processing.

‘Extremism in Pak’ fuelling terrorism, linkage with Taliban: Musharraf

PESHAWAR – Former Pakistani military ruler and now the head of the newly established All Pakistan Muslim League (APML), Pervez Musharraf has acknowledged that extremism in Pakistan is responsible for the rise in terrorism in the country as well as its …. Original source  : ‘Extremism in Pak’ fuelling terrorism, linkage with Taliban: Musharraf.

Hindus critical of Swiss campaign maligning Roma

NEVADA – Hindus have strongly criticized the advertising campaign in Switzerland reportedly likening Roma migrants to rats and thieves, calling it racist and xenophobic.

Renowned Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, demanded that this campaign should be [..] Read the original article: here.

East Coast Railway to run special trains during Puja

BHUBANESWAR – The East Coast Railway Friday said it will run one pair of weekly special train service to avoid rush during the Durga Puja celebrations.

The special trains would run from Bhubaneswar to Pune and from Puri to Hyderabad and also in the return direction, a senior official of the Bhubaneswar-headquartered East Coast Railway … Read more >>.

Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary to be observed globally

MUMBAI – Mahatma Gandhi’s 141st birth anniversary will be celebrated around the world Saturday with a series of programmes, an official said.

Head of the Bombay Sarvodaya Mandal T.R.K. Somaiya said that Canada’s McMaster University will organise the 18th Annual Gandhi Peace Festival at Hamilton City Hall on “The Power of Non-violence”.
Various public programmes …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary to be observed globally.

Musharraf does a volte-face on ‘Pak trained militants to fight in Kashmir’ statement

LONDON – Days after candidly admitting that Pakistan trained underground militant groups to fight against India in Kashmir because it felt that was the only way to bring India to address the issue, former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has done a volte-face on his controversial statement, saying that he had never said so!

“All these ‘Mujahideen’ …. Source  : Musharraf does a volte-face on ‘Pak trained militants to fight in Kashmir’ statement.

Kiwi TV presenter Henry’s ‘job’s on the line’ following Dixit slur

WELLINGTON – After being urged by many, including Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples, that controversial TV presenter Paul Henry’s should be sacked for his ‘racist’ comments against New Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, TVNZ’s chief executive Rick Ellis today said that he would decide Henry’s future over the weekend.

According to the New Zealand …. Source article  : Kiwi TV presenter Henry’s ‘job’s on the line’ following Dixit slur.

What stroke of luck does 10/10/10 have in store for you?

LONDON – If you want to confess love to someone or waiting for result of your dream job’s interview, Sunday may be the day to test your good fortune.

As the tenth day, of the tenth month, of the tenth year, October 10, 2010, has been hailed as one of the luckiest of the century.

Numerologists have …. Source  : What stroke of luck does 10/10/10 have in store for you?.

Go to church, stay thin and curb career blues to stay happy

LONDON – Dump those self-help books, which claim to make you happy-as scientists have now revealed the true secret to happiness.

Scientists have suggested that people who go to church, stay thin, avoid worrying about their careers and have emotionally stable partners should be well on their way to achieving the sought-after state of mind.

Researchers of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Go to church, stay thin and curb career blues to stay happy.