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Kenya: Nato Forces Can Just Watch Pirates
Swinging of earrings - they remain stationary despite movement - is evident in international war against Somali sea pirates. The Nato armada in the region and MV Faina cargo...
2008-11-07 05:44:23
Bush wishes next president well, keeps low profile
Washington, Nov 5 ANI: A low-profile President George W Bush watched the election results from his White House residence, while hosting a birthday party for his wife, Laura.Even before one vote was counted, this result was clear: The presidential race was a verdict on the two-term President as much as candidates John McCain and Barack Obama."May God bless whoever wins tonight," the president, who is suffering low approval ratings, told friends and advisers by his side. Both Obama and McCain positioned themselves as agents of change -- that is, change from Bush.The President's approval ratings have hovered near historically low levels -- it was just 27 percent in a FOX News poll conducted on Monday -- and he was a factor in voters' decision-making no matter how much he tried to stay out of the race.In preliminary results from an Associated Press exit poll of voters on Tuesday, Bush and the Democratic-run Congress got low marks from voters. Only about one in four approved of how Bush is handling his job, and Congress got about the same.The President voted in absentee several days ago, so there was no video of him at his precinct, no statements to reporters, no public appearance whatsoever.Bush spent the early part of his evening in the White House residence, hosting a small dinner in the Old Family Dining Room. Several close friends and members of Bush's senior staff were invited. Bush thanked his guests for their friendship and their work."The President believes tonight is a night to appreciate the strength of our country and our democracy," said White House spokesperson Perino.A celebration did occur for Bush and his guests as they celebrated the first lady's 62nd birthday. The president gave her earrings.Tuesday marked the first time in 14 years -- a period when Bush twice won the Texas governorship and the presidency -- that he was not on the ballot. ANI
2008-11-05 01:00:00
Stone Jewellery Jackpot
Jackie is a medical technologist in Upstate New York. Her full-time day job is working in a hospital...
2008-11-02 20:35:15
Look of the Week: Kate Beckinsale
Kate Beckinsale proved that you can wear white after Labor Day provided you do it justice...
2008-10-26 19:44:58
Nose ring is Hindu religious symbol, says British schoolgirl
INT27International/Diaspora/Religion/RightsNose ring is Hindu religious symbol, says British schoolgirlLondon, Oct 10 IANS A British teenager has forced her school to allow her to wear a nose stud, with her mother arguing it is a Hindu religious symbol that eases childbirth. Although most British schools have strict rules on facial jewellery, Shannon Connolly - backed by mother Madhu and father Brendan - claimed a nose stud is a Hindu religious requirement. Shannon's school in the eastern English town of Skegness relented after Racial Equality Council talks, a local newspaper reported Wednesday. Shannon's mother told the Skegness Standard: "When you have your nose pierced, the stud goes through a nerve in your nose, which Hindus believe helps give children and makes childbirth easier." The school, St Clement's College, allows children to wear only a watch and earring studs. Shannon said: "It's quite confusing really. I was told at home it is ok to wear it but when I get to school it's not ok." However, her parents are protesting an order for her to carry a laminated card informing teachers she can wear a nose stud. A spokeswoman for the school said: "I cannot comment on individual students. The recommendation we have received is about the nose stud, but we are a school of over 1,000 children and you cannot recognise everyone. "We do challenge pupils on jewellery," she added. Last year, a catering company serving London's Heathrow airport had to reinstate an Indian-origin worker who had been sacked for wearing a nose stud to work, which the company bars on health grounds. Forty-year-old Amrit Lalji, who worked in the VIP lounge of Terminal One, told her employers that her nose stud was a religious symbol and signified her married status. She was reinstated after the being supported by the Hindu Council UK, which said: "It is as integral a part of the Hindu wedding ceremony as the giving of a wedding ring is within a Christian marriage. "These marks are not just the outward symbol of marriage - traditionally they are believed to help ensure the match is harmonious. If the company concerned allows wedding bands, we don't see why she can't wear a tiny nose stud." Her company, which bans all “flesh piercings” on the grounds that they may carry bacteria, later said Lalji had been reinstated because she was not directly engaged in catering. --Indo-Asian News Servicedds/sh/jg442 Words10101303
2008-10-10 04:00:00
Understated prose brings out the angst of the immigrant IANS Book Review
NAT2National/Diaspora/Immigration/BooksUnderstated prose brings out the angst of the immigrant IANS Book ReviewBy Shubha SinghBook: "The Immigrant"; Author: Manju Kapur; Publisher: Random House India; Price: Rs.395 The story is set in the mid-1970s. It is about Nina, a lecturer in Delhi University's Miranda College like the author, who lives with her mother in strained circumstances, slowly growing older and watching the faint wrinkles appear on her face while her body clock ticks louder.The death of her diplomat father has left Nina and her mother struggling to make ends meet in a small flat in Delhi's Jangpura neighbourhood. A visit to a bureaucrat-cum-astrologer sets her life into a different path through an "arranged introduction" with an NRI dentist, who arrives from Halifax, Canada, for the viewing ceremony and the decision to get married.The book runs through the last days of the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi. It describes the general feeling of malaise and frustration, the sense that nothing is right with the country, when the brightest are looking at ways to escape abroad.Nina's visa would take three months and her newly wed husband Ananda has to leave without her. Ananda's brother-in-law, Ramesh, a bureaucrat on the fast track, is keen to use his contacts to hurry up the visa but Ananda is positive this would backfire, while his sister Alka implies that they didn't know the extent of Ramesh's contacts.Nina goes back to her college and experiences the respect that comes with marriage. It is a tiny shift of focus, Kapur writes, and there it is - Nina Sharma is an accepted member of society, married and respected for she is bound for the Western big time.Meanwhile election fever is in the air in Delhi; the Janata Party has been formed, but the forces of dictatorship seemed so firmly entrenched that Nina votes for the Janata party in despair rather than hope.Manju Kapur's descriptive powers bring the story alive; there are vignettes that sound familiar. In London Nina sees a "sweeping woman, long handled mop, salwar kameezed with gold hoop earrings. Fellow country woman, we are sisters, you and I. The woman looks up, but so blankly, it is obvious that the sari clad lady in front of her strikes no chord, her kindly gaze, her twitching, ready to smile lips mean nothing."The episode with the grim immigration officer rings so true and describes the middle class Indian's reaction to being questioned by a grim-faced woman immigration officer. Nina is asked when Ananda first came to Canada, about his relatives in Canada, in India, what he did, the name of his partner in the dental practice, her details, her professional qualifications."Nina has no idea why this is happening to her - she has a valid visa. She is decent, respectable, god-fearing and worthy. She feels edgy; she is alone with a woman who makes no eye contact, for whom she is less than human. Though she was addressed as ma'am no respect is conveyed. Nina has been used to respect. It came with her class, her education, her accent, her clothes."Manju Kapur's meticulous details describe the alienation and isolation of living in and adjusting to a new milieu, coping with a husband's sexual dysfunction while hoping to get pregnant.Vegetarian Ananda is easily converted to meat-eating Andy, but Nina believes using the word Andy in her home is to carry alienation into the bedroom. Nina's own slow process of assimilation means changing from an easily recognisable Indian woman in an oversized overcoat to a student of library science at the local college.It is a process that eventually allows her some space and a sense of freedom. But an unsatisfactory relationship, coupled with their insecurities and complexes, leads both of them to stray into extramarital affairs resulting in the slow disintegration of the marriage."The Immigrant" is set in the era when the great migration to North America had just started after the US and Canada changed their immigration policies for Asians. But the feelings of isolation and dislocation that Manju Kapur describes in her simple prose would strike a chord with present-day Indian immigrants trying to adjust to life in the west. Shubha Singh can be reached at shubhasingh101@gmail.com--Indo-Asian News Serviceshub/jg753 Words**04100922
2008-10-04 00:04:06
Rahul Bose impressed with fellow activist Scarlett Johansson
ENT17Entertainment/Society/CinemaRahul Bose impressed with fellow activist Scarlett JohanssonLondon, Sep 23 IANS Bollywood actor Rahul Bose and Hollywood diva Scarlett Johansson, who are global ambassadors for Oxfam, shared some warm moments at an event in New York. The Indian actor praised the "Girl With A Pearl Earring" star for her commitment and sincerity to the cause.Both work to raise funds for Oxfam's Health and Education For All campaign."It is easy to just lend your name to a cause and forget about it. The real test is to actually execute your presence and to see that the funds are actually used for that particular cause. I admire Scarlett and several other celebrities for that," Rahul said. A short film made by Rahul on the street kids of India was also screened at the event, said a statement released here Tuesday."The short film is about street kids and a very factual projection of the children who do not have access to health and education in India," said Rahul. "India has around 836 million poor people and the worst maternal and infant mortality rates, plus the largest number of people without any access to education," he added.Rahul added that Scarlett and he will urge the governments of other countries to allocate an increased proportion of their annual budget to provide essential services to the people. "Rich countries should also support poor nations with an increased and long-term aid commitment targeting health and education sectors," he said.Oxfam International is a confederation of 13 organisations working with over 3,000 partners in more than 100 countries to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice.--Indo-Asian News Servicerob/ar/dg297 Words23091944
2008-09-23 10:00:00
Trendy Jewel Colors On Emmy Celebs
There was lots of yellow, purple and other jewel color on the red carpet at Sunday night's 60th annual Emmys awards, alomg with sparkles, chandelier earrings and updos.
2008-09-22 03:00:00
Jharkhand artists seek proper marketing facilities
Bansidharpur Village Jharkhand, Sep.10 ANI: Making attractive metal jewellery has been the mainstay of people living in Bahragoda block of Jharkhand's Bansidharpur Village for ages.The artisans here have been making a variety of jewellery items including rings, bangles, necklaces, earrings and many other items for generations. And, each piece of jewellery holds a unique attraction reflecting their special art. For these villagers, this art has been their identity.There was a time when the local art started losing its importance. The local villagers formed two communities for the uplift of their art. Efforts by local youth paid off, as the art started flourishing in this area. But now they are faced with the major problem of finding markets for their items. Absence of a proper marketing outlet is proving a major demotivation for these artists. Atul Rana, one artist, said: "We have formed two committees named as Shilpakaar Committee and Vishwakarma Shilpakaar Committee. We make jewellery of brass, copper, bronze and other things."These artists complain that they are unable to reach out to the real customers who show wide interest in their products. The result is that the artists are compelled to live a deplorable life at native places.Atul Rana, one artist in Bansidharpur Village, said: "There is no permanent market where we can sell our jewellery. We make this jewellery and roam one village to another for selling it. We are living in very harsh condition. If we get fair payment for our work, our life can improve."The villagers have also been visiting city markets to sell their products.Karamchand Sahu, a village artist, said: "We sell off this jewellery in Orissa, Bengal and Bihar. But, the income generated by the work is so less that we have to work as labourers to support our families."Though, the people of Bansidharpur village are trying hard to maintain the art, but they regret the absence of marketing outlets has made their life a struggle. These artists believe any kind of governmental and non-governmental assistance can bring a sea change in their lives. They have heard that some States have provided outlets for selling the handicrafts. They hope in Jharkhand too the Government will take the initiative. By Girija Shankar Ojha ANI
2008-09-10 09:05:11
CodePink faces tough odds for public's attention
Kelly Jacobs will be wearing dresses made from a "peace flag" every day at the Democratic National Convention. As a delegate and a CodePink activist, she'll don bright pink earrings, shoes and backpacks _ and hundreds...
2008-08-25 19:19:26

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