Breaking News – Newsletter for January 22, 2011

Moradabad factory develops gas leak, seven hospitalized

MORADABAD – Seven women workers were hospitalised after a toffee-manufacturing factory sprung a gas leak in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad district.

The workers were admitted to a private nursing home after they began vomiting.

“I have got to know that in a toffee manufacturing factory, a furnace or something had burst and they had inhaled carbon monoxide. As …. Original source  : Moradabad factory develops gas leak, seven hospitalized.

Maharashtra sex workers get their own community radio

AHMEDNAGAR – Commercial sex workers in Maharashtra now have the opportunity to express themselves and discuss their issues using a community radio.

A non-government organization (NGO) has set up a radio station exclusively for sex workers in Ahmednagar that they can discuss matters pertaining to their day-to-day lives and the problems they face as marginalized members … Read : Maharashtra sex workers get their own community radio.

Harvard University will present literary cultures of India to global community

NEVADA – World famous Harvard University of USA will make literary heritage of India available to English-language readers.

Called “Murty Classical Library of India” series, this dual-language series will enhance scholarship in the field and also serve the needs of the general public. It will present the literary cultures of India to a global readership. …. Original article  : Harvard University will present literary cultures of India to global community.

Lauding Italian firm on Colosseum, Hindus ask Indian conglomerates to rescue historical sites

NEVADA – Hindus have commended Tod’s S.p.A., luxury shoes and goods firm for its reported offer to cover the cost of restoring the Colosseum in Rome (Italy).

Its Chairman and CEO Diego Della Valle has offered to sponsor the restoration of ancient Colosseum, which is expected to cost around $34 million, starting at the end of …. Source article  : Lauding Italian firm on Colosseum, Hindus ask Indian conglomerates to rescue historical sites.

Vatican stresses ‘truth’ as focus of new technologies: Hindus agree

NEVADA – The truth must remain the firm and unchanging point of reference of new media and the digital world, opening up new horizons of information and knowledge, a Vatican communique points out.

Ideally, it is the pursuit of truth which constitutes the fundamental objective of all those who work in the media, it adds.

Distinguished Hindu … Read : Vatican stresses ‘truth’ as focus of new technologies: Hindus agree.

Jews back Hindus asking apology from Jim Carrey, NBC for mocking Lord Ganesh

NEVADA – Jews have come out in support of Hindus, who are disturbed over the portrayal of Lord Ganesh as a sex act on NBC’s Saturday Night Live (SNL) and want apologies from all those responsible for it, including actor Jim Carrey and NBC.

Rabbi ElizaBeth W. Beyer, Jewish leader in Nevada (USA), in a statement …. Source  : Jews back Hindus asking apology from Jim Carrey, NBC for mocking Lord Ganesh.

Karnataka ministers march to Raj Bhavan over Yeddyurappa’s prosecution

BANGALORE – An eight-member ministerial team on Saturday staged a march to Raj Bhavan demanding that Karnataka Governor H S Bhardwaj provide them a copy of the order according sanction for prosecuting Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa.

The team led by Karnataka Law Minister S Suresh Kumar walked the distance of more than one km from …. Source  : Karnataka ministers march to Raj Bhavan over Yeddyurappa’s prosecution.

Orhan Pamuk, Kiran Desai pull out of Sri Lanka literary festival

LONDON – Prize-winning novelists Orhan Pamuk and Kiran Desai have both pulled out of Sri Lanka’s main literary festival.

Pamuk, 58, and Desai, 39, are currently at the Jaipur Literature Festival in India, and the couple was due to go on to Galle, in southern Sri Lanka, for the event next week.

The Galle Literary Festival says …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Orhan Pamuk, Kiran Desai pull out of Sri Lanka literary festival.

Lee’s praise for navy’s strike against Somali pirates ‘veiled threat to Pyongyang’: Expert

SEOUL – South Korean President Lee Myung-bak’s national television appearance praising the navy for rescuing the crewmen of Seoul’s cargo ship in the Arabian Sea from Somalia pirates, is seen by analysts as an indirect warning to North Korea that his country is prepared to fight back if the situation ever warrants.

“Our military carried … Read more : Lee’s praise for navy’s strike against Somali pirates ‘veiled threat to Pyongyang’: Expert.

Now, an L cup bra for women who are more than well endowed

NEW YORK – A lingerie firm has come up with an L cup size bra for women who are well endowed.

Bravissimo offered the larger cup size after women asked the company for something more sizable than its KK cup.Our research has shown that up to 40 percent of women should be wearing a D cup …. Original article  : Now, an L cup bra for women who are more than well endowed.

Movie about Julian Assange’s life in the works

NEW YORK – A new film based on the life of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is being fast-tracked before he can reveal his own life story.

Assange has said he is writing a book that could become a screenplay, reports the New York Post.

However, Josephson Entertainment and Michelle Krumm Productions have stolen the WikiLeaks founder’s thunder.

They … Read more >>>.

New array of smartphone apps to help you spot singles!

WASHINGTON – A whole new array of applications on the Web and smartphones are designed to help you spot singles near you.

Some are dedicated mobile dating platforms that use GPS technology to help you find potential matches in your immediate vicinity.

Others use location information to show you where you’re more likely to find members …. Original article  : New array of smartphone apps to help you spot singles!.

Berlusconi ‘had sexual relations one at a time every 5 mins’

LONDON – As Silvio Berlusconi undergoes formal trial for paying a juvenile prostitute and then abusing his authority to cover up the fact, a witness has come forward with apparently damaging evidence against him.

Nadia Macri, a prostitute who went to a police station in Milan to give a statement, in which she revealed that that …. Original source  : Berlusconi ‘had sexual relations one at a time every 5 mins’.

Gabrielle Giffords successfully transferred to rehab in Texas

LONDON – US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has been successfully transferred from a hospital in Tucson, Arizona to a rehabilitation centre in Texas.

Giffords, 40, who had been shot in the head at a shooting at a constituency meeting in which six people died, was transferred to the Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital in Texas, the BBC reported.

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Brit couples’ favourite time for sex -10.12 on Saturday night

LONDON – Saturday night is Brit couples’ favourite time to have sex, says a new survey.

The survey of 3,000 Brits found that couples’ preferred nookie deadline, which is 10.12, almost clashes with BBC TV’s Match Of The Day.

The second most popular time of the week to have sex is Friday night at 9.46, followed by …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Brit couples’ favourite time for sex -10.12 on Saturday night.

‘Serious challenges’ plague massive US aid to Pakistan: Report

ISLAMABAD – The ambitious US civilian-aid program, which has made Pakistan the world’s second-largest recipient of American economic and development assistance, is facing a host of serious challenges on the ground.

A push to give more money directly to the the Pakistan government and local organisations has been slowed by concerns about the local groups’ capacity …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Serious challenges’ plague massive US aid to Pakistan: Report.

Maoists allege that Government wants to capture natural resources

PALAMU – At a public meeting in Jharkhand’s Palamu district Maoists alleged that the Central government wants to capture natural resources such as water, forest and land.

Azad, a Maoist leader, said: “The policy of the Government of India is to capture water, forest and land and their excuse is Maoists.”

Armed struggle he said would continue …. Original source  : Maoists allege that Government wants to capture natural resources.

China welcomes proposed ‘inter-Korean military talks’

BEIJING – China has expressed support for the proposed inter-Korean military talks, with hopes that Seoul and Pyongyang would sort out their differences through dialogues.

“We support and welcome the two countries improving relations and stepping up reconciliation and bilateral cooperation through dialogue. We hope their talks achieve positive progress,” Xinhua quoted Foreign Ministry spokesman … Read more »»».

Obama presidency proving to be ‘Clinton’s third term’: Newt Gingrich

WASHINGTON – Newt Gingrich, a possible candidate for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, has said he believes that the Barack Obama presidency is gradually becoming “the third term of the Clintons,” as many of Bill Clinton’s former staffers are part of the Obama administration.

“It’s think it’s fascinating. You’re sort of seeing the beginning of the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Obama presidency proving to be ‘Clinton’s third term’: Newt Gingrich.

Jaipur literay festival begin

JAIPUR – Literature lovers from across the country are visiting the annual Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) that began here on Friday to meet and interact with renowned literary personalities of the world.

National and international writers, singers, envoys and students flocked the pink city to witness the five-day long festival that concludes on January 25.

Famous Bollywood …. Source article  : Jaipur literay festival begin.