Sikh Americans disappointed at Obama skipping Golden Temple

WASHINGTON – Sikh Americans are still upset over US President Barack Obama’s decision to skip a visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar, saying the reasons given by the White House were not satisfactory.

“I deeply regret President Obama missed the opportunity to send a powerful message of global peace and harmony in the South … Read more : Sikh Americans disappointed at Obama skipping Golden Temple.

Say no to crackers this Diwali, Dikshit tells kids

NEW DELHI – Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Sunday appealed to children not to use firecrackers this Diwali and instead make it bright and colourful with diyas and rangoli for the festival celebrations Nov 5.

The message was published in various newspapers Sunday. Against a green backdrop, the message titled ‘Let the cracking good …. Original article  : Say no to crackers this Diwali, Dikshit tells kids.

Obama better than Bush, so no protests, say Indian Muslims

NEW DELHI – Barack Obama is “better” than George Bush, say Indian Muslims though they don’t consider the US as Muslim-friendly yet, adding when the American president arrives he can expect a warm welcome from the community members.

There would be no demonstrations by the community to protest the high-level visit from Nov 6, say …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Obama better than Bush, so no protests, say Indian Muslims.

Airport in the offing near Guruvayoor temple

GURUVAYOOR – A new airport is all set to come up near the famed Guruvayoor temple in Kerala to facilitate the thousands of devotees, said an official Saturday.

Speaking to IANS, Guruvayoor legislator K.V. Abdul Khader said a four-member high level official delegation from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) Saturday visited the four sites … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Airport in the offing near Guruvayoor temple.