Diwali Bonanza For Delhi

DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The residents of Delhi have reasons to feel good about ahead of the festive season. The capital is gearing up for celebrating Diwali and what can be better than a new Metro track being thrown open for the commuters? The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has decided to open the stretch … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Diwali Bonanza For Delhi.

O’Hare Airport Back To Normalcy

CHICAGO (GaeaTimes.com)- Storm coupled with extremely strong winds resulted in unexpected flight cancellation at the Chicago O’Hare Airport and the fliers were put into trouble. The ripple effect continued to hamper regular flight operations. The predictions of the met office do not seem to be on the positive side either. As it is being … Original source on Gaea Times at : O’Hare Airport Back To Normalcy.

BSF delegation arrives in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – A delegation of India’s Border Security Force (BSF) has reached Lahore city to attend a bi-annual meeting with Pakistan Rangers in which the issues of smuggling and illegal border crossing will be discussed.

The BSF delegation led by Director General Raman Srivastav arrived Tuesday at Rangers Headquarters through Wagah border, Daily Times reported … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : BSF delegation arrives in Pakistan.

BSF delegation arrives in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – A delegation of India’s Border Security Force (BSF) has reached Lahore city to attend a bi-annual meeting with Pakistan Rangers in which the issues of smuggling and illegal border crossing will be discussed.

The BSF delegation led by Director General Raman Srivastav arrived Tuesday at Rangers Headquarters through Wagah border, Daily Times reported … Original article on : BSF delegation arrives in Pakistan.

‘Pak govt must provide immediate justice for Baloch atrocities’: Amnesty International

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan government must investigate the torture and killings of more than 40 Baloch leaders and political activists over the past four months, human rights group Amnesty International has said.

“The Pakistani government must act immediately to provide justice for the growing list of atrocities in Balochistan,” said Sam Zarifi, Amnesty International’s Asia-Pacific Director.

“Baloch … Original article on : ‘Pak govt must provide immediate justice for Baloch atrocities’: Amnesty International.

UK’s top all-girls school bans skirts as girls wear them too short

LONDON – One of the UK’s top all-girls school has ordered its pupils to wear trousers after a ‘complaint’ about ‘indecent’ length of their skirts.

The head teacher of Sandbach High School, Cheshire, has announced plans to ban skirts from next September because pupils are wearing them too short.

“To remove the problem of inappropriate short shirts …. Read the original article  : UK’s top all-girls school bans skirts as girls wear them too short.

Reluctance to ask for directions makes men drive an extra 276 miles a year

WASHINGTON – A new UK study has shown that men’s reluctance to ask for directions on the road lead them to drive an extra 276 miles a year whereas women settle at 256.

The study conducted by car insurance company Sheila’s Wheels stated that 26 percent men wait for at least half an hour before asking … Read more »».

Tata’s water purifier wins top innovation prize

WASHINGTON – Tata’s inexpensive water purifier, aimed at households that may not have electricity, bagged the top prize in The Wall Street Journal’s Asian Innovation Awards.

The purifier named Swach, which costs just Rs. 999, won the award amid competition from nearly 300 entries.

The Swach prevents water from being dispensed once its filtration capabilities are exhausted.

Journal’s …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

4 out of 5 applicants for new sickness benefit in UK are ‘fit to work’

LONDON – Tests have revealed that 78 pc of Brits who applied for a new sick benefit were fit to work.

About 824,000 have put in for Employment and Support Allowance since it came in two years ago.

Official figures have showed that almost four in five were either trying it on or withdrew their claim before …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 4 out of 5 applicants for new sickness benefit in UK are ‘fit to work’.

Brit-Indian doc ordered to pay back ???1m after selling dangerous diet pills

LONDON – Corrupt doctor Sudesh Madan who was jailed for 18 months for selling dangerous diet pills to fund her lavish lifestyle has been ordered to pay back more than 1million pounds.

Madan, 58, was jailed in May for selling the Phentermine and Diethylpropion slimming pills at Easy Slim clinics across the UK.

The potentially dangerous … Read more »».

Woman wins men’s dream ‘mud baths and sexy models’ vacation!

MELBOURNE – A contestant has won the ultimate dream vacation for a man – sexy wake up calls from models, mud wrestling, massages by lovely women – only the contestant is a woman.

Deodorant maker Lynx ran the Lynx Lodge contest offering a stay at a resort set to open next month at Lake Macquarie as … Read more »»».

India, Malaysia ink pacts to boost bilateral ties

KUALA LUMPUR – India and Malaysia have signed an agreement to implement Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), which will come into force from July next year.

The two nations have also signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) in the areas of information technology and services, traditional medicine, cultural exchanges and research and development.

The pacts were signed after … Original article on : India, Malaysia ink pacts to boost bilateral ties.

Bihar Assembly polls: Election Commission issues notification for final phase

PATNA – The Election Commission on Wednesday issued notification for holding elections to 26 Assembly seats in Bihar going to polls in the sixth and final phase on November 20.

The process of filing of nominations has begun with this process. The last date for filing of nomination papers is November 3 and the scrutiny …. Original article  : Bihar Assembly polls: Election Commission issues notification for final phase.

UK declines Pak request to return ‘visa processing’ to country from Abu Dhabi ‘hub’

ISLAMABAD – Britain is not ready to entertain the Pakistan government’s request for returning visa processing from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad, but has committed to streamline the procedures to ensure swift processing of visa applications from the country.

“The focus is on ensuring processing of applications swiftly and expeditiously,” the Dawn quoted British Home Secretary Theresa … Read more >>.

Follow India’s example, give land to Pak poor to avoid Taliban tentacles

TORONTO – A University of Washington academic has said Pakistan can learn from India’s example of helping landless poor build better lives from themselves.

Roy Prosterman, the founder and chair emeritus of the Rural Development Institute and professor emeritus of law at the University of Washington, believes that the Pakistan Government can solve the backbreaking problems …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Follow India’s example, give land to Pak poor to avoid Taliban tentacles.

Manmohan Singh concludes pacts to boost India-Malaysia bilateral ties

KUALA LUMPUR – India and Malaysia have signed an agreement to implement Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), which will come into force from July next year.

The two nations have also signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) in the areas of information technology and services, traditional medicine, cultural exchanges and research and development.

The pacts were signed after …. Source article  : Manmohan Singh concludes pacts to boost India-Malaysia bilateral ties.

Curfew imposed in four districts of J-K

SRINAGAR – Curfew was imposed in Jammu and Kashmir’s four districts on Wednesday to foil a march called by moderate faction of Hurrriyat Conference to the office of the United Nations Military Observers’ Group for India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) here demanding withdrawal of troops from Kashmir Valley.

It has been reported that besides the four …. Source article  : Curfew imposed in four districts of J-K.

Final phase of Bihar Assembly polls on November 20

PATNA – The Election Commission on Wednesday issued notification for holding elections to 26 Assembly seats in Bihar going to polls in the sixth and final phase on November 20.

The process of filing of nominations has begun with this process. The last date for filing of nomination papers is November 3 and the scrutiny … Read : Final phase of Bihar Assembly polls on November 20.

Rally supporting Indo-Naga peace talks held in Senapati District

SENAPATI DISTRICT – A peace rally was organised on Tuesday in support of the ongoing Indo-Naga peace talks in Manipur’s Senapati District.

The rally was organised under the aegis of the Naga HOHO, a chief tribal council.

It was held to press New Delhi to expedite the ongoing Indo-Naga peace process, deferring the proposed rally at … Read more : Rally supporting Indo-Naga peace talks held in Senapati District.

Varanasi residents protest against theft at famous Vishwanath Temple

VARANASI – Residents of Varanasi took out a rally in protest against the administration’s failure to prevent a robbery at the famous Vishwanath Temple.

Sources said that a week ago, a traditional Indian silver Trident was stolen from the temple despite tight security.

The residents said this incident was unacceptable as the temple administration spends huge … Read more : Varanasi residents protest against theft at famous Vishwanath Temple.