India expresses concern over China supplying nuclear reactors to
Pak

NEW DELHI – Minister of State for Science and Technology Prithviraj Chavan has expressed concern over China supplying nuclear reactors to Pakistan, and urged the global community to look at the collaboration considering Islamabad’s track record on nuclear technology.

“Our concern … Original article on : India expresses concern over China supplying nuclear reactors to
Pak.

Most Britons have no idea when UK fruit and veg are in season

LONDON – A new survey has revealed that most Britons have no idea when UK fruit and vegetable are in season, what traditional varieties are or even how they grow.

Despite people keen to eat healthy food and slash their carbon footprint on fresh foods they … Read : Most Britons have no idea when UK fruit and veg are in season.

500-yr-old rare Michelangelo painting ‘found tucked behind a sofa’

NEW YORK – Most art lovers would be overjoyed to find a rare, unfinished artwork of Michelangelo’s, but not when they find out that it was tucked behind a sofa for 27 years.

Called ‘The Mike’ by the Kober clan, the painting remained in the house, wrapped and kept in …. Read the original article  : here.

5 mutinous trapped Chillean miners threatened to plot ‘their own escape’

LONDON – The 33 Chillean miners appear to have lost patience and unity among themselves after being trapped for almost two months underground, with reports claiming that a mutiny broke out when a group decided to find their own way out.

With … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 5 mutinous trapped Chillean miners threatened to plot ‘their own escape’.

Karnataka Government asks Centre to recall Governor Bhardwaj

BANGALORE – Karnataka Government on Monday asked the Centre to recall Governor H R Bhardwaj accusing him of attempting to destabilise the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Government in the State.

State BJP President K S Eswarappa warned that the Party …. Source article  : Karnataka Government asks Centre to recall Governor Bhardwaj.

Kashmir an integral part of India, say Deoband clerics

DEOBAND – Upholding India’s stand on Jammu and Kashmir, several Ulemas and intellectuals in Deoband have declared the State as an integral part of the country and urged the government to start dialogue process to restore peace in the State.

Addressing …. Original source  : Kashmir an integral part of India, say Deoband clerics.

‘Kidnapping for ransom main source of Taliban’s income’

PESHAWAR – The Taliban has reportedly changed its war strategy in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and has adopted a new approach of kidnappings for ransom and target killings.

According to sources, the Taliban is now planning to kidnap high-value targets to collect funds for their … Read : ‘Kidnapping for ransom main source of Taliban’s income’.

National Coming Out Day Celebrated

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- With six university students taking their own lives owing to the constant taunts they faced in the school underscored the difficulties the gays faced after they came out about their sexual preferences. Yesterday, National Coming Out Day was celebrated all across United States to celebrate the pride of coming out and … Original article on : National Coming Out Day Celebrated.

China puts 2010 Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo’s wife under house arrest

BEIJING – The wife of Liu Xiaobo, the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, has reportedly been put under house arrest in Beijing following her meeting with her husband on Sunday at the prison in north-eastern China where he is serving an 11-year sentence, according … Read more : China puts 2010 Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo’s wife under house arrest.

Now, ears too can be used for airport security ID checks

LONDON – A study has found that just like finger printing, passport photos and eye recognition, our ears too can be scanned at airports to prove our identity.

Researchers have discovered that every person has uniquely-shaped ears and have formulated a way to scan them to compare them with images already …. Read the original article  : Now, ears too can be used for airport security ID checks.

Britain’s biggest ever lottery winner yet to claim #113m prize

LONDON – The winner or winners of Britain’s biggest lottery are yet to claim their more than 113 million pounds prize.

The draw, which had taken place on October 8, has made the EuroMillions ticket-holder the country’s 589th wealthiest person, richer even … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Britain’s biggest ever lottery winner yet to claim #113m prize.

Pak’s secret nuclear weapons programme infuriating US

WASHINGTON – Pakistan’s secret nuclear weapons programme is reportedly infuriating the United States which is trying to cap worldwide stocks of fissile material.

According to the Daily Mail, the Obama administration is disturbed by revelations that … Original article on : Pak’s secret nuclear weapons programme infuriating US.

Scotland reclaims world porridge prize after chef uses innovative spoon

LONDON – The title for the world’s best porridge has once again been won by Scotland after a chef used a double-backed spoon called a Spon, which he had invented.

Scotland had lost the World Porridge Making Championship last year to the United States.

Neil Robertson, …. Source article  : Scotland reclaims world porridge prize after chef uses innovative spoon.

Victorian police”racist emails’”unhelpful” for country’s image, warns Oz diplomat

CANBERRA – The Australian High Commissioner to India, Peter Varghese, has warned that the racist email scandal involving Victorian police officers was “unhelpful” for the country’s image and will distract from steps being taken to improve the safety … Original article on : Victorian police’ ‘racist emails’ “unhelpful” for country’s image, warns Oz diplomat.

Death toll in Buxar boat tragedy rises to 36

PATNA – At least fourteen more bodies were fished out from the river Ganga on Monday taking the death toll to 36 into the boat tragedy that took place in Bihar’s Buxar District.

“A National Disaster Response Force team and local divers fished out 14 more bodies from the river early …. Source  : Death toll in Buxar boat tragedy rises to 36.

Mull of Kintyre, immortalised by Macca, on the market for 3m
pounds

LONDON – The country estate made famous in Sir Paul McCartney’s ‘Mull of Kintyre’ is on the market for 3 million pounds.

After more than 40 years as a family holiday home, the owners of the stunning 7360-acre Argyll estate are putting Carskiey House and its surrounding land … Read : Mull of Kintyre, immortalised by Macca, on the market for 3m
pounds.

Rebel Karnataka MLAs demand dismissal of Yeddyurappa Govt.

BANGALORE – After B S Yeddyurappa-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government survived the ‘Trust Vote’ amid complete chaos in the State Assembly, the rebel MLAs staged a protest outside Karnataka Governor HR Bharadwaj’s residence here on Monday demanding the dismissal of the Government … Original article on : Rebel Karnataka MLAs demand dismissal of Yeddyurappa Govt..

Chilean miners ‘must prepare to be henpecked at home’

LONDON – Chilean miners, who are about to be rescued after months-long ordeal under ground, should prepare themselves to face another at home. former submarine commander who survived months under the sea has warned that the men could become involved in power … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Chilean miners ‘must prepare to be henpecked at home’.

Conker Champion thanks ‘kinetic energy theory’ for his success

LONDON – All it takes is a mathematical equation to win the World Conker Championships, the winner revealed yesterday.

Ray Kellock, who took the title at the 46th contest for the second time, said he had perfected the ‘kinetic …. Original article  : Conker Champion thanks ‘kinetic energy theory’ for his success.

Probe begins as 500 NATO tankers go missing in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – A probe has been initiated into the disappearance of 500 NATO oil tankers and vehicles carrying supplies in Pakistan, an official said.

Five hundred oil tankers and vehicles carrying supplies had left Port Qasim in Karachi for Kandahar in Afghanistan, but they didn’t reach the Pakistan-Afghanistan border near Chaman, Dawn Sunday quoted a … Read : Probe begins as 500 NATO tankers go missing in Pakistan.