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Google India gives in to Indian High Court pressure, told a trial court that it has removed certain webpages from the internet in compliance with the court’s order, which directed Google and 21 other websites to remove the objectionable content in the form of photographs, videos or texts which might hurt religious sentiments.

Facebook India, which also filed its compliance report before additional civil judge Praveen Singh, told the court that it does not control or operate the servers that host the website available at www.facebook.com, which are located in the United States.

The compliance reports were filed in response to the court’s December 24, 2011 order directing them and 21 other social network websites to give replies on a civil case filed by a man who has sought removal of certain “anti-religious” or “anti-social” content in the form of photographs, videos or texts which might hurt religious sentiments.

Although, Google and Facebook, tried their very luck, Delhi High Court is rightfully very stubborn on the matters of Religion and i believe, as a land of many religions, India must protect its identity as the place where a man can follow his religion without any fear or getting hurt.

NYPD under fire for spying Muslim community

Posted by Shane On February - 4 - 2012ADD COMMENTS

They did it again! New York Police Department, is under fire after civil complaints from all across the country pour in demanding legal explanation on spying over a Muslim community.

The complaint comes after an internal memo became public recommending [Spying?] increased surveillance of the city’s Shia community.

Top police officials insist the police only follow-up legitimate leads.

The memo, part of a 2006 report, recommended expanding the NYPD’s spying operation on Shia mosques and Muslim centres. It was addressed to Police Commissioner Ray Kelly.

On Thursday, Mr Kelly called the memo a “contingency plan” in case of military conflict between the US and Iran, although no such language is used in the document.

The report was made public by the Associated Press as part of a series of reports on the NYPD’s response to terrorism.

The police commissioner is already under fire for appearing in the “The Third Jihad”, a controversial movie about Muslims.

Letter to Attorney General

In their letter, addressed to Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, thirty-three groups said that the memo further uncovered “a disturbing picture about the NYPD’s institutional approach” to the Muslim community that “erodes the public’s trust and confidence”.

“The need to hold the NYPD accountable for its flagrant use of discriminatory policing practices has never been more glaring and urgent,” the letter says.

Mr Schneiderman’s office did not offer comment on the letter.

Mosque president Asad Sadiq of Bait-ul-Qaim in New Jersey, one of the institutions listed in the NYPD memo, said the department’s policy was noticeably different than that of the FBI, which has occasional meetings with him to discuss security issues.

Mr Sadiq said the NYPD would be more than welcome in his mosque if they came in announced, like the FBI does.

“Just because we are the same religion doesn’t mean we’re going to stand up and harm the United States,” he told the Associated Press. “It’s really absurd.”

Are you a Muslim living in US? What do you have to say on NYPD discrimination? Share with us your views.

About 100 people are feared trapped inside a ferry that sank in rough weather off Papua New Guinea, a rescue official said on Friday, a day after the crowded boat went down with about 350 people on board.

Rescuers plucked 238 people from the sea off PNG’s northeast coast after the MV Rabaul Queen was hit by three large waves and quickly sank, Rony Naigu, a rescue official from Papua New Guinea’s maritime safety authority, said on Friday.

While a definitive passenger list was not available, rescuers believed 352 people were on board the ferry when it sank and about 100 people were thought to have been trapped inside, Naigu told Reuters by telephone.

Naigu, who spent Thursday at the scene, said survivors told how the ferry rolled and sank in deep water after it was hit by the waves in stormy conditions.

Scores of passengers survived by clinging to debris before being picked up by at least six merchant vessels that diverted to the scene after being alerted by Australian maritime safety authorities.

“We found a number of (opened liferaft) capsules with no people in them,” Naigu said.

As rescuers resumed their search on Friday, relatives of those missing vented their anger over a lack of information from authorities, Australian media reported.

Survivors had been taken to Lae on PNG’s north coast early on Friday, said Nurur Rahman, acting chief of Papua New Guinea’s maritime authority.

“As you would expect people who have been in the water for such a long time have a bit of dehydration, and they are very tired,” Rahman told Reuters by telephone.

No bodies had been recovered on Thursday before nightfall halted the search, he added.

Police in West New Britain said relatives angry at the lack of information about their family members on the ship threw stones at the offices of the ferry operators, Rabaul Shipping, Australian Broadcasting Corporation Radio reported.

“There were a lot of people crying and then they wanted to know the fate of their loved ones, the people actually who were on board the Rabaul ship,” Inspector Samson Siguyaru said.

In a remarkable admission by former Nixon era Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger, reveals what is happening at the moment in the world and particularly the Middle East.

Speaking from his luxurious Manhattan apartment, the elder statesman, who will be 89 in May, is all too forward with his analysis of the current situation in the world forum of Geo-politics and economics.

“The United States is bating China and Russia, and the final nail in the coffin will be Iran, which is, of course, the main target of Israel. We have allowed China to increase their military strength and Russia to recover from Sovietization, to give them a false sense of bravado, this will create an all together faster demise for them. We’re like the sharp shooter daring the noob to pick up the gun, and when they try, it’s bang bang. The coming war will will be so severe that only one superpower can win, and that’s us folks. This is why the EU is in such a hurry to form a complete superstate because they know what is coming, and to survive, Europe will have to be one whole cohesive state. Their urgency tells me that they know full well that the big showdown is upon us. O how I have dreamed of this delightful moment.”

“Control oil and you control nations; control food and you control the people.”

Mr Kissinger then added: “If you are an ordinary person, then you can prepare yourself for war by moving to the countryside and building a farm, but you must take guns with you, as the hordes of starving will be roaming. Also, even though the elite will have their safe havens and specialist shelters, they must be just as careful during the war as the ordinary civilians, because their shelters can still be compromised.”

After pausing for a few minutes to collect his thoughts, Mr Kissinger, carried on: “We told the military that we would have to take over seven Middle Eastern countries for their resources and they have nearly completed their job. We all know what I think of the military, but I have to say they have obeyed orders superfluously this time. It is just that last stepping stone, i.e. Iran which will really tip the balance. How long can China and Russia stand by and watch America clean up? The great Russian bear and Chinese sickle will be roused from their slumber and this is when Israel will have to fight with all its might and weapons to kill as many Arabs as it can. Hopefully if all goes well, half the Middle East will be Israeli. Our young have been trained well for the last decade or so on combat console games, it was interesting to see the new Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 game, which mirrors exactly what is to come in the near future with its predictive programming. Our young, in the US and West, are prepared because they have been programmed to be good soldiers, cannon fodder, and when they will be ordered to go out into the streets and fight those crazy Chins and Russkies, they will obey their orders. Out of the ashes we shall build a new society, there will only be one superpower left, and that one will be the global government that wins. Don’t forget, the United States, has the best weapons, we have stuff that no other nation has, and we will introduce those weapons to the world when the time is right.”

End of interview. Our reporter is ushered out of the room by Kissinger’s minder.

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British PM Cameron said, he will go anything in his power to make India change their decision on buying France Dassault Aviation over Eurofighter.

Earlier this week, India preferred bidder France made Rafale fighter over Eurofighter for a $15 billion war plane contract which if penned will give India a massive 126 war planes.

Speaking out against the deal, British PM Cameron said, “Of course I will do everything I can, as I have already, to encourage the Indians to look at Typhoon (Eurofighter) because I think it is such a good aircraft”

“The decision is obviously disappointing but it is about who the Indians have assessed as making the lowest bid and therefore asked to enter into further negotiations. They have not yet awarded the contract,” he added.

He said he did not expect any job losses in Britain as a result of the decision and said “it doesn’t rule out Typhoon for India.”

“We must go on making the case. This (Eurofighter) is a superb aircraft with far better capabilities than Rafale and we will try and encourage the Indians to take that view,” he added.

Talks between France and India over the fighter jet sale should be wrapped up within six to nine months, French government spokeswoman Valerie Pecresse said on Wednesday.

Rahul Gandhi for Prime Minister 2014: Congress

Posted by Shane On January - 30 - 2012ADD COMMENTS

Rahul Gandhi, son of late Indian PM Rajiv Gandhi,  is on the race for the  Prime Minister post along with hundreds others, as per latest development in Indian Politics.

Rahul Gandhi, aged 42,  is the  member of Congress party in India, headed by his mother Sonia Gandhi. He is also a member of  Parliament of India.

Boy, I never cover  Political drama, but this one is worth a laugh.

The general elections is scheduled for 2014 and we can already find temperature brewing up between the Political parties who are vigilant to fight with each other over a small case.

In simple terms, Government Vs Opposition, always the case.

For congress of-course, it is clear that Rahul Gandhi is their candidate for the post.  Speaking out against the opposition, Congress general secretary Rashid Alvi said, “We are glad that realisation has finally dawned on the BJP that the Congress is all set to again return to power in 2014, and Rahul will become prime minister”

Taking a dig at the party, he went on to add, “I would like to assure the BJP that its position will remain secure in the opposition benches of parliament.”

I reckon, its just a start and as we enter the year, the Political drama will take a new course in India.

India to buy Iranian Oil with Gold

Posted by Shane On January - 24 - 2012ADD COMMENTS

Oh My! This is interesting! Very very interesting! India has agreed to buy Iranian Oil  with gold instead of  Dollars as per latest reports.

Earlier last century, American Dollars became a world trademark currency, because of Oil rich countries selling their  Oil for Dollars defying gold.

Now, Iran has taken the initiative to sell the Oil for Gold and guess who penned the deal first. India!!!

Not Just India, Beijing is around the corner for the same deal and Russia is next door to pen the deal.

Man, this is exciting, Asian Countries use 40 percent of Iranian oil whereas Europe use 20 percent.

Seems like EU ban sanction on Iran will not work out and it  will be a very tough time for Europe to sustain its Oil supply.

Readers may think, whats exciting with the news.

See the Bigger picture, By selling the Oil for Gold to India, China, the worlds most rich nations in terms of resource and manpower, the dollar will be killed.

Just like the Dollar killed the Gold early 20th century, People will go back to Gold and Silver tradings, Just like our Ancestors traded.

The idea to sell Oil for Gold was first proposed by late Libyan leader  Gadaffi.  Now, Iran has about to implement it with India’s help.

Uncle Sam will be very angry on India , i think.