Breaking News – Newsletter for January 29, 2011

African country ‘bans’ flatulence!

LONDON – A law that will literally knock the wind out of anyone has been declared in Malawi.

The government in Malawi has said that it will punish offenders who “pollute the air” – a move intended to make citizens “responsible and disciplined.”

Critics, [..] Read the original article: here.

Both Nevada Senate and Assembly in USA to open with Hindu prayers

NEVADA – Nevada State Senate and Nevada Assembly will open with ancient Hindu prayers on February 14 and 15 respectively in Carson City.

Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will recite from Rig-Veda, the oldest scripture of the world still in common use, …. Original source  : Both Nevada Senate and Assembly in USA to open with Hindu prayers.

Prestigious Catholic school in New York showcases Diwali

NEVADA – In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Marymount School of New York (USA), a Catholic institution, organized Diwali demonstration.

It reportedly included lighting of diyas and the girls learned how to wrap a sari. Each girl of Class One was presented with her own sari to …. Read the original article  : Prestigious Catholic school in New York showcases Diwali.

Brit council staff told to clock-out for non-work conversations

LONDON – Council workers in Carlisle, Britain have been told they would have to clock-out if they wish to conduct non-work conversations about the weather, holidays or babies.

Two team leaders in the city’s benefits department sent an e-mail, detailing the changes, to 31 workers, and it … Read : Brit council staff told to clock-out for non-work conversations.

Prince Charles pays tribute to Gurkha soldiers’ courage and bravery in Afghan war

WASHINGTON – Prince Charles has paid tribute to the Gurkha soldiers who lost their lives while fighting in Afghanistan, and also presented medals to the critically injured ones during their combat operations in that country.

Charles presented campaign medals to members of 1st …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

‘Racism’ against African-American Obama behind Democrats’ defeat in mid-term polls: Moran

WASHINGTON – Virginia Democratic Representative Jim Moran has linked the current political environment to the American Civil War, and added that his party lost out in last year’s mid-term polls because voters “don’t want to be governed by an African-American.”

“It …. Original article  : ‘Racism’ against African-American Obama behind Democrats’ defeat in mid-term polls: Moran.

Kiwi man fined $1K for filming best friend’s girlfriend in shower

WELLINGTON – A man in New Zealand, who filmed his best friend’s girlfriend while she was showering, has escaped being jailed and was instead ordered to pay her 1000 dollars in reparation.

Greg Alan Holland, 26, from Christchurch, had on December 27 last year and January 9 this year … Read more »»».

Taliban maybe ready for peace talks

LONDON – Senior Taliban commanders could be preparing to enter peace talks to end their insurgency in Afghanistan, it has been revealed.

According to the Daily Express, Afghan president Hamid Karzai has offered to hold reconciliation talks with Taliban fighters, … Read more >>.

CBI registers case in Adarsh housing scam

MUMBAI – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday registered a case against some retired Army officials and bureaucrats of Maharashtra Government in connection with the controversial Adarsh Housing Society scam in Mumbai.

The developments came after the Bombay High Court pulled up the CBI last week for its low investigation into the case. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : CBI registers case in Adarsh housing scam.

Gulliver’s Travels author ‘used baby language in love letters’

LONDON – The language Jonathan Swift, the author of Gulliver’s Travels, used in a series of letters to two women reflects the way babies talk, suggests a new research.

Dr Abigail Williams – of St Peter’s, Oxford University – has studied the early 18th Century correspondence.

Williams claimed that the only way to understand Swift’s letters was … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Gulliver’s Travels author ‘used baby language in love letters’.

Condom firm cashes in on royal wedding

LONDON – A company selling royal wedding condoms has been slammed for making money out of the big day.

Crown Jewels Condoms of Distinction have been branded ‘tasteless’ by royal commentators.

The souvenir sheaths are sold in royal purple packs of three with a picture of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Blurb on the box urges users to …. Original article  : Condom firm cashes in on royal wedding.

Bristol Palin won’t give a speech at Washington University’s Sex Week

WASHINGTON – Bristol Palin has been dropped from her planned speaking engagement at Washington University.

The former Dancing WIth the Stars finalist, 20, who became pregnant with now two-year-old son Tripp at age 17, was invited by the Student Health Advisory Committee to talk about abstinence during the St. Louis university’s Sexual Responsibility Week, reports Fox …. Read the original article  : here.

BSF seizes heroin worth 200 million dollars in Ferozepur

FEROZEPUR – Paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have confirmed seizing four kilograms of heroin worth 200 million dollars in the international market.

Rajesh Gupta, Deputy Inspector General of (DIG) of the Border Security Force in Ferozepur, said his team noticed some movement with the help of night vision devices, and launched a search operation, during …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : BSF seizes heroin worth 200 million dollars in Ferozepur.

Seven persons injured in remote-controlled bomb blast in Quetta

QUETTA – At least seven persons, including three policemen, were wounded in a bomb explosion in the Pakistani city of Quetta on Saturday.

The blast, which took place at a time when a police van was passing from Alamdar Road in Quetta, partially damaged the police van and some nearby buildings.

The bomb, which was planted in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Seven persons injured in remote-controlled bomb blast in Quetta.

UK man with 578 convictions never jailed by criminal justice system

LONDON – A man in Britain, who has been convicted 578 times, has never seen the inside of a prison because the criminal justice system did not think it was required for him to be jailed for his crimes.

The serial offender has a 50-year record of crime, and he is one of thousands given community …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : UK man with 578 convictions never jailed by criminal justice system.

‘Sex and the City’ author shading new book with glimpses of India

NEW DELHI – Celebrated writer-columnist Candace Bushnell, known for her iconic society column “Sex and the City” which was serialised into the hit HBO tele-drama, is including a slice of India in her new book.

“I have just started writing it. One of the characters, an actress, comes to India and may be she …. Read the original article  : ‘Sex and the City’ author shading new book with glimpses of India.

‘Black money should be brought back’: Rahul Gandhi

AURANGABAD – Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded strict action against those involved in the black money controversy, and said the nation needs to ensure that people’s money remains in India itself.

“We should put in as much effort as possible to ensure that what is India’s money, what is people’s money, comes [..] Read the original article: here.

Haryana villagers evacuated after chlorine gas leak

HIRAPUR – The Haryana administration on Saturday evacuated people from two villages after they detected a chlorine gas leak at a nearby factory.

Residents of Hirapur village said the gas leak began on Friday, but the local administration only reacted after the gas spread to the neighbouring village of Naryala, and when people complained of breathing …. Source  : Haryana villagers evacuated after chlorine gas leak.

Brit women ‘care about their looks more than health’

LONDON – It seems British women are more concerned with their appearance than their health.

A new study has revealed that women in UK spend more money on their looks than they do on their health.

The findings are based on a survey of 3,000 women aged between 18 and 65 who were quizzed on their spending … Original source on Gaea Times at : Brit women ‘care about their looks more than health’.

Husband charged with murder of ‘Indian-origin woman’ in New Zealand

AUCKLAND – The husband of Ranjeeta Sharma, the Indian-origin woman who was burnt alive on the side of a Waikato road in Auckland, New Zealand, has been charged with her murder in the Hamilton District Court.

Fiji police had taken Diwesh Kumar Sharma, the victim’s husband, into custody earlier this week and he returned to … Read more : Husband charged with murder of ‘Indian-origin woman’ in New Zealand.