Breaking News – Newsletter for November 20, 2010

‘Ghaans ki Roti’ still a staple food for tribals in the times of PDS

BHOPAL – The National Advisory Council after an intense period of wrangling with the Planning Commission and the government has cleared Food Security framework based on differential entitlements with legal guarantees.

The framework, which will form the basis of the Bill, also envisages additional entitlements beyond the PDS to address the nutritional needs of … Read : ‘Ghaans ki Roti’ still a staple food for tribals in the times of PDS.

Israeli military condemns Brit activists for revealing its ‘war criminal’ soldiers on website

JERUSALEM – The Israeli military has condemned British activists for the publication of names and photographs of 200 Israeli soldiers, including senior commanders and low-ranking soldiers, on a US-based website that called them ‘war criminals.’

According to the Mail Online, the website also published home addresses and ID numbers of those soldiers, who the site claimed …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Israeli military condemns Brit activists for revealing its ‘war criminal’ soldiers on website.

Assam hosts career fair for ‘disabled’

GUWAHATI – A career fair is held for the disabled in Guwahati as an initiative to generate employment among disabled.

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi inaugurated the fair on Friday.

Career access has brought together 25 companies representing Telecommunications, Insurance, Retail, Manufacturing, Consultancy Firms, IT and ITES, Cosmetics and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG).

Total 352 qualified candidates …. Source  : Assam hosts career fair for ‘disabled’.

Chennai’s transgender activist trains community members in filmmaking

CHENNAI – A transgender activist, Kalki Subramaniam, trains her community members in documentary film-making in Chennai.

Subramaniam said on Friday the Information Technology could play a tremendous role in the empowerment of marginalised, stigmatised transgender community.

“If you look our country (India), the current scenario is that in Information and Media Technology our country is one of …. Source  : Chennai’s transgender activist trains community members in filmmaking.

Iranian firm comes up with first Islamic doll – Fatima

TEL AVIV – An Iranian firm has come up with the first Islamic doll that it has named as Fatima.

In the past there had been two dolls, ‘Sarah’ and ‘Dara’, which were supposed to be Iran’s answer to Barbie and Ken, but they failed to impress the local market.

And so Fatima, a doll which has … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Iranian firm comes up with first Islamic doll – Fatima.

Almost half of over-50s have yet to realize even one lifelong dream

LONDON – Nearly half of over-50s have yet to fulfill even one of the lifelong dreams they have toiled towards, a new UK poll suggests.

The poll of 13,000 over-50s was commissioned by Saga Personal Finance.

It revealed that the favourite ambition was to be financially self-sufficient (53 per cent), followed by the ability to provide ’significant …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Almost half of over-50s have yet to realize even one lifelong dream.

TSA scanners can reveal boob jobs, prosthetic testicles

WASHINGTON – If you thought airport scanners could detect only explosives or liquids, be prepared to be embarrassed.

Dr. Kristin Byrne, a radiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, what TSA scanners can learn about your health history by just passing through the security line.

“The airport scanners show anything on the surface of …. Source  : TSA scanners can reveal boob jobs, prosthetic testicles.

Textile workers demand ban on cotton yarn export

TIRUPUR – Several textile industries and weaving units protested against the soaring prices of cotton by observing a day-long strike in Tamil Nadu’s Tirupur city, demanding the government to put a ban on cotton yarn exports.

Reportedly the price of raw cotton has increased by 120 percent and cotton yarn price by 90 percent in the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Textile workers demand ban on cotton yarn export.

Cochin Airport Hit By Staff Shortage

COCHIN, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The passenger arriving at the Cochin International Airport on Friday had a harrowing time before they could catch their flights to various domestic and global destinations. They were put in trouble by the inordinate delay in travel document processing by the emigration wing of the airport. The delay was caused by … Read more : Cochin Airport Hit By Staff Shortage.

Over 90% Afghans living in battlefront region unaware of 9/11 terror attacks: Report

WASHINGTON – Most of the Afghan population living in the region which is a major battlefront between the US and the Taliban don’t know anything about the terrorist attacks that brought international soldiers to Afghanistan, according to a report.

The International Council on Security and Development said in its report that 92 percent of 1,000 Afghan [..] Read the original article: here.

Militants torch fleet of NATO supply tankers in Peshawar

PESHAWAR – Unidentified armed militants launched an attack on a workshop in Peshawar, torching a number of NATO supply tankers parked there.

Rescue sources revealed that a bomb- weighing 2.5 kilogram- was also found from the crime site, which has been defused, Geo News reported.

According to sources, the workshop is located at a Ring Road leading … Original article on : Militants torch fleet of NATO supply tankers in Peshawar.

Serb pilots blame ‘pressures’ of working in India for Dubai-Mangalore AI plane crash

BELGRADE – Denying media reports that a sleepy captain was responsible for an Air India plane crash in May that killed 158 passengers, the Serbian Pilots Association has said that pilot fatigue caused by working conditions in India should be blamed for the mishap.

The Globe and Mail quoted the Serb pilots as saying that the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Misuse of Internet by jurors could kill jury system, warns UK’s most senior judge

LONDON – The jury system might “not survive” if tweeting and the misuse of the Internet by jurors is not stopped, according to the most senior judge in England and Wales.

The BBC quoted Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge, as saying: “If the jury system is to survive as the system for a fair trial… the …. Source article  : Misuse of Internet by jurors could kill jury system, warns UK’s most senior judge.

Neighbours fuming over Fritzl’s plan to build new flats in Amstetten

LONDON – Residents in the Austrian country town of Amstetten are fuming, as their most infamous fellow citizen, Josef Fritzl, is planning to build new flats next their houses.

At first glimpse, the architectural plans for a dozen or so modern flats, an underground garage and an office block with big city-style mirrored windows seemed to … Original article on : Neighbours fuming over Fritzl’s plan to build new flats in Amstetten.

Girls are held back by ladette culture: Cambridge University academic

LONDON – A senior academic from prestigious Cambridge University has stated that young women are so sexualized and image conscious that they lack intellectual confidence.

Dame Patricia Hodgson, principal of all-girls Newnham College, blamed the ‘ladette -culture’ for its emphasis on looks and the way it frowns on educational achievement and said it leaves girls believing …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Girls are held back by ladette culture: Cambridge University academic.

Why women always fall asleep during movies

WASHINGTON – The last time you decided to watch a flick with your woman, you found her dozing off just after 20 minutes of being in the movie. Well, now scientists have discovered why women tend to fall asleep while watching films.

“We’re tired. We lead busy lives, we don’t get enough sleep and we’re usually … Original article on : Why women always fall asleep during movies.

Amazon tops list of UK’s best brands

LONDON – Amazon has topped a new list of Britain’s most famous brands.

The Internet giant even left behind Waitrose and Marks n Spencer in a consumer survey of 163 household names.

Moreover, researchers are shocked by the level of fury over gas and electricity suppliers and financial firms.

Only one of Britain’s big six energy …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Prince Charles states publicly that his wife Camilla could be Queen

LONDON – Prince Charles has for the first time publicly stated that his wife Camilla could be crowned Queen.

The Prince of Wales was asked during a television interview if the Duchess of Cornwall would be made Queen if and when he comes to the throne or if she would be Princess Consort, and he gave … Read more >>>.

Palin tries to lure Bristol’s ‘DWTS’ viewers to her own less popular show

WASHINGTON – Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin is trying to lure her daughter Bristol’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’ viewers to her own less popular reality TV series TLC.

Palin, 46, tweeted on November 18 about Bristol, 20, being a diva, and invited viewers to her show on November 21.

“Ah yes…Bristol-the-diva! Silly critics! See her diva-ish-ness … Original source on Gaea Times at : Palin tries to lure Bristol’s ‘DWTS’ viewers to her own less popular show.

Piggy bank made with real piglet angers animal rights groups

LONDON – An Irish designer was creative enough to make a ‘piggy bank’ with real piglets, but only to welcome criticism from animal welfare groups.

The taxidermied swine is the brainchild of designer Colin Hart from Belfast who claimed to have received death threats as a result of the product, which comes complete with slot and …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Piggy bank made with real piglet angers animal rights groups.