Home They Brought The Warrior Dead - R.I.P. Sarabjit Singh

By JOHN Peterson

May 04' 2013

Wrapped in the Indian Tricolour the dead Sarabjit Singh received a hero's welcome which he missed seeing it alive. It is very sad to note that the Indian government failed in its effort to convince Pakistan to release Sarabjit. No matter what went behind the doors of power.

Thousands were present to bid final adieu to the deceased Sarabjit, who languished in a Lahore jail for 22 years and was finally done away with brutally by Pakistani inmates. A very planned way that executed his demise.

It was a scene of people and people everywhere. Even not an inch of space was spared to see the warrior in his town. The scenario was a mega emotional one. The entire village of Bhikiwind thronged to the cremation ground to be part of the final funeral rites.

When the funeral pyre was lit with fire by Dalbir Kaur, sister of the deceased, a unanimous feeling of anguish and anger poured out from those present there. The multitude chanted in unison- "Sabarjit Singh Amar Rahe" (Long Live Sabarjit Singh).

It has become evident, that in the near future, the relationship between Pakistan and India will drop to a huge on-time low.

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Suicide Attackers Killed In Srinagar Were From Pakistan: India

By ONE Liners Agency
March 14, 2013

Indian home minister Shushilkumar Shinde says two killed terrorists in Srinagar, Kashmir on Wednesday seemed have been from Pakistan as items recovered appeared from the neighboring country origin.

Suicide attackers launched terror attack in Srinagar on Wednesday in which 5 CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) personnel were killed. It is learned the two terrorists may have entered inside the police public school compound through a small gap in the fencing in Bemina area and then opened fire. Four civilians too were injured in the attack.

From the terrorists two AK rifles, two pistols, five magazines, four grenades and other weapon accessories have been recovered. Shinde said the ointment tube recovered is learned to have been manufactured in Karachi, Pakistan and dairies containing phone numbers have also been recovered.

Meanwhile, Pakistan has strongly rejected the allegation of their involvement in the attack.

Following the attack and death of CRPF personnel a curfew has been imposed after midnight in Srinagar district.

In the Zoonimar area group of stone pelters attacked CRPF yesterday, which was counter attacked by opening fire that killed 22-year-old youth.

Sources said only one CRPF out of 5 killed had weapons and among the 15 injured only 5 were equipped heavily during the militant attack. It is also learned intelligence input was with the authorities about a possible attack on the camps following the hanging of Afzal Guru on February 9 in an Indian jail. However, CRPF said there were no specific alert about Srinagar and it is difficult to preempt any suicide attack as such fidayeens did not enter the area overnight.

CRPF has cleared the doubt saying only one-third of the 25,000 personnel are deployed with weapons in Srinagar.

IG CRPF VS Yadav said, "We have a standard operating procedure and that was followed. One-third of the jawans of the concerned (CRPF) company were armed, one third was carrying the riot gear and one-third had lathis."

Following the attack the CRPF has postponed the plan of pulling out three battalions from the region. The personnel are wanted in the Naxal-affected areas on Andhra Pradesh-Chattisgarh border.

The 5 CRPF jawans martyred are laid to rest today. Other personnel, police officers, DGP of Jammu and Kashmir Police Ashok Prasad and Director General of CRPF Pranay Sahay paid floral tributes. Floral wreaths were laid on the coffins before the martyr were flown to their native places.

The killed personnel in the attack are Assistant Sub-Inspector A B Singh, and constables Satish Shah, Subhash, L Parmol and Om Prakash.

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Germany Bans Google Maps; Hearing Today

By ONE Liners Agency
March 08, 2013

A patent battle is going on between Microsoft and Google that may lead to the ban of Google Maps in Germany.

FOSS Patents' Florian Mueller reported today from Munich court saying Google and its Motorola Mobility subsidiary may lose the battle. The hearing is today where counsels will put the argument on claim construction, validity and infringement. Google Inc., its subsidiary Motorola Mobility LLC and MMI's German subsidiary together are liable for infringement of an important patent of Microsoft - EP0845124. It is European equivalent of U.S. Patent No. 6,240,360.

It is also learned that the win of Microsoft will become a big headache for Google as thereafter Google Maps will be blocked on the Web as well as in the apps in Germany.

Meanwhile, CNET reports a Google spokesman says they are confident in their position and will be looking forward in defending the claim in the court.

The decision of court may not come before June.

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Delhi Gang Rape Survivor Dies; India Deeply Saddened

By ONE Liners Agency
December 29, 2012

"2012 Ends With A Sad Note For Indians" - Sunil Sonkar, Editor: Asia Pacific News

"I am deeply distressed by the unfortunate demise of the 23-year-old girl who passed away early this morning in Singapore. She was a brave and courageous girl who fought till the very last minute for her dignity and her life. She is a true hero and symbolises the best in Indian youth and women." - President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee

"I want to tell them and the nation that while she may have lost her battle for life, it is up to us all to ensure that her death will not not have been in vain." - Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh

"The family is shattered by this development. At the same time, they realised that best possible medical attention was given. And in the end it was the scale of injuries that proved too much for the medical attention provided to her." - Indian High Commissioner in Singapore, T C A Raghavan

Comments on NYT

is (NYC)

An utter and horrible shame. My heart goes to this girl and all others who are physically or emotionally harmed. Where is the humanity in people. Why are we so cruel.

Julie (Ca.)

I'm not in favor of the death penalty or life imprisonment or 10 years in prison for the perps; all of those are too nice. I'm in favor of public castration -- in the town square -- for each of these men... by victims of rape. Unfortunately their victim can't do it to them, but other women can.

Prof.Jai Prakash Sharma, Jaipur, India

If the death of this brave girl, the victim of a gang rape, helps change the conditions women have had to endure for centuries in India, and leads to better sensitisation of the criminal justice enforcement system, her death, though unwarranted, would have served a much desired societal cause of gender justice, hitherto denied to the better half of humanity.

Comments in Straits Times

trustedcomments

May she rest in peace. I hope he walks his talk asap.

Comments in The Times of India

MPR Panicker (Cochin)

Oh God !!! Give her the best in heaven !!! Here is a girl who was a victim of the hunger driven scoundrals. She fought bravely for her life; but no one could help. Atleats in the next life let her have all good things in life. What else we can pray? And for such henious criminals "eye for eye", "head for head" has to be the law.They have to be erased for the society.

Comments in Hindustan Times

CalIdaGirl

What makes India think that any female tourist would even begin to consider coming to that Country? What absolute horror!

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Sedan shootout: Honda City vs Skoda Rapid

By STAFF Writer
December 28, 2012

Indian Automobile Market always has been a hot cake for almost all major Automobile brands. Better living conditions, upgraded standards and demanding nature of the Indians have made many International brands to drive down their Super machines to India.

Now, Just Imagine!! what we are going to do today, is something which you have been waiting for. We are going to present you the Super Knockout Comparison of two brilliant machines.

The first one comes from Japanese Manufacturer, Honda City and the second one is Skoda Rapid.

So, we suggest you to fasten your seatbelts, because we are going to accelerate the heating Knockout test between two hotty Sedans.

Introduction:

Honda City doesn’t need any introduction. It has been roaring on the roads from over 30 years now. this car has always been a profitable product for Honda. Honda City is manufactured in 7 countries and is driven in more than 39 countries.

Skoda Rapid is an entry-level sedan, which was launched around the end of 2011 and was also showcased in the Delhi Auto Expo 2012. It is based on the Vento's Platform but looks resemble it to the Fabia. It has the same engine of the Vento but has a lower price tag.

Exteriors:

Honda City's new version offers a class quality designing. Its new stylish front grill and reflector headlamps add up to the elegance of Honda City. New Bumpers, Tail Lamps, and the Sunroof enhance its beauty.

Skoda Rapid features exotic designing and its solid finish , alloy wheels, front chrome grills, body coloured bumpers, and coloured door handles are enough to grab attention on the road. And Skoda Rapid has been successful in doing so.

Interiors:

New Honda City offers refreshed interiors. It includes spacious cabin space, dual tone dashboard, trendy designer looks, and a symmetrically adjusted instrument cluster. Its offers great spacious headroom, leg room and good shoulder space.

Skoda is known for its comfortable and classy cabins and interiors. Skoda rapid also features same with well refined finish. The quality of fabric used inside is just appreciable. Super quality Seats will refine your soul and gives a luxurious touch.

Engine, specifications & Performance

Honda City is powered only by petrol engines, which could be one of its negative points. It is powered by 1.5 liter, 1497cc 16 valves, 4-cylinder petrol i – VTEC engine, which delivers 118PS power @ 6500rpm and 14.9kgm of torque @ 4600rpm. It can hit maximum speed of 170kmph and can touch 100kmph in just 10 seconds.

Skoda Rapid offers both Petrol and Diesel Variants. This car is powered by 1.6 liter petrol and the other version has 1.6 liter diesel engine. The Petrol engine delivers 105Bhp of power and 153Nm of torque, whereas the diesel variants deliver 105Bhp of power and 250Nm of torque. Skoda Rapid can attain a top speed of 188kmph and can touch 100kmph mark in 10.7 seconds.

Features:

Honda City sports great features like Rear Seat Centre Armrest, Front Console Pocket, Headlight Height Adjuster Cruise Control, Keyless Entry with Answer Back, Day/Night Mirror and many more. For ensuring safety, City comes with Dual front SRS Airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist, G – CON, EBD, ECU Immobilizer System, Child Proof Rear Door Locks etc. which is considered good at its segment.

Skoda rapid features' list include Engine immobilizer, Front center armrest, Dust and Pollen Filter, Anti-Pinch system, Tilt and telescopic steering wheel, Rear windscreen defogger, Anti-glare interior rear view mirror, Dual front airbags, Key-less entry, Folding rear seats, Anti-lock Braking System with Dual Rate Brake Assist, Rough road package, Fuel supply cut off in a crash etc.

Mileage:

Now, Comes the important segment of our Comparison test. Fuel economy is something which is given priority, while buying a new car.

According to ARAI Certification, Honda City runs 16.8 kmpl from its manual transmission variant and 15.6 kmpl from its automatic transmission variant.

Skoda Rapid's Petrol engine offers a fuel economy of 15.4 kmpl, whereas its diesel variant runs 20.5kmpl.

Pricing:

Honda City carries the Price tag between 7.25 Lakhs to 10.46 Lakhs(Ex-Showroom New Delhi).

Whereas you can own a Skoda Rapid by paying between 6.92 Lakhs to 9.70 Lakhs(Ex-Showroom New Delhi).

Result Time:

Currently, Skoda Rapid offers a Diesel engine, which makes it a step ahead of this Knockout Test. It’s also an economical option over Honda City. But Comparing the Charm, the elegance and the perfection, Honda City drives out as a clear winner. Honda City has earned a respect in the market, under which Skoda Rapid is far behind.

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US School Shooting: 20 Children, 6 Adults Killed

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A Harmless Prank Call Kills A Nurse

By JOHN Peterson
December 08' 2012

A convincing prank call led an Australian nurse to believe that she was addressed by Britain Queen Elizabeth, and her son Prince Charles.

Two Australian radio hosts impersonating the British Royals phoned the nurse on duty looking after the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge, was fooled to divulge the medical report.

Later, the call was broadcast all over Australia radio, and then migrated to the entire world.

One may find this prank very interesting and even praise those two impersonators as intelligent investigators, but before you do that, be informed the nurse who divulged the information is no more.

A horrific turn of event took place on Friday. Jancintha Saldanha, the nurse who unwittingly, divulged confidential medical report, terminated her life. She was 46 years of age. No details were revealed by the Metropolitan Police.

This type of occurrences has appeared before but not as this horrific. Taking one's life.

It is to remember that in the past the media always was intrigued with the life of the British Royals.

In 2007, a reporter of News of the World was jailed for hacking into the voice mail of members of Royal household. Prior to this incident, The Daily Mirror published a series of pictures of the interior of Buckingham Palace.

In 1995, a Canadian DJ impersonated the country's prime minister, and entered the Buckingham Palace and conversed with the Queen for 15 minutes without any suspicion.

All said and done, it is tragic to note that responsible media can sometimes act juvenile. The Australian and rest of the people of the world should condemn this horrific act.

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