A Lashkar-e-Jhangvi terrorist told the authorities that they had plans to take the Sri Lankan Cricket Team as hostage during the attack in 2009. They would have taken them as hostages and then later could have asked the government to release some of their detained terrorists. The terrorist known as Abdul Wahab alias Omar is under detention and is also being questioned about the attack on the Sri Lankan Team in 2009.

The attack which had taken place near the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, had injured 8-10 Sri Lankan Cricket players and staff. Omar confessed “We were supposed to take them hostage and then our superiors would have bargained their release in exchange for some of our companions in their custody”

Omar was giving the authorities the exact situation and moves the attackers had take when they tried to siege the Sri Lankan Cricket team bus. After this attack the entire world along with India condemned this attack, and questioned who is actually running Pakistan. After the attack failed Omar ran away to Waziristan, so that he could stay away from the police.

Source: TimesOfIndia

India will be observing its Republic Day on the 26th January 2011, as this is a very auspicious day signifying that the Constitution of India came into force in the year 1950. It was on this day the Government of India Act 1935 came into complete force, and since here on India had a proper governing system in the country.

Celebrations take place all throughout the nation, but one should particularly witness it in New Delhi, as a special stage is set for Military Parade’s, floats and cultural exhibitions. Parade’s take place at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and passes through the India Gate. The President and Prime Minster of India are always present at this event.

One of the most spectacular sights during the parades, is the Armed Forces of India who display their artillery, weapons and might. The Air Force of India too display exquisite manoeuvres in the sky, which depict the force’s capacity to fight and engage in war. Thousands of people gather to witness this event every year, and this is what shows that India is still united when it comes to display its uniqueness.

A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4 has struck north Pakistan, and its tremors have been felt as far as the capital of India in New Delhi. The quake struck the region during the early hours of Wednesday, but as of now there are no reports of casualties in the nation’s capital. The Pakistani quake tremors have been felt throughout Northwest India, which indicates that there was something huge to have occurred.

As the quake took place many citizens of Delhi took the streets for safety, as they felt there could be another jolt following. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, they state that epicentre of this quake is located somewhere near the border of Iran and Afghanistan in a remote Pakistani desert area.

The quake in the Northwestern region just struck at a shallow depth of 7.4 kms, and was located 45 kms of the town of Dalbandin, Pakistan. A similar magnitude earthquake had struck the region in the year 2008, and there were thousands of people who had been killed. As of now there are no reports of casualties or property loss.

Source: TimesOfIndia

Famous South Indian singer, Shwetha Mohan has finally tied the knot with her fiancée Ashwin on Sunday 16th January. Ashwin and Shwetha have been long time friends of each other and during the course of their friendship they eventually grew closer. Shwetha is well known in the South Indian Film industry, as she has lent her voice to numerous Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil films.

The ceremony on Sunday was not a typical lavish South Indian wedding, rather it was a simple event with a few people attending it. Many of these few people belonged to the South Indian film industry and they were quite happy to attend the couple’s wedding.

Some of the important people who were present during the ceremony were KJ Yesudas along with V Dakshinamurthy, and also the Cultural Affairs Minister of Kerala M.A. Baby were at the wedding. Shwetha is the daughter of the well known South Indian singers Sujata Mohan and Dr. Mohan, who were quite happy over their daughter’s marriage. The couple could not resist smiling the whole time, as it was one the most important event in their entire lifetime.

Source: OneIndia

Martin Luther King Jr., the man who changed the face of American revolution, an important persona behind the African-American civil rights movement, had changed the views of America towards the African-American society. Kings Day will be observed on the 17th of January 2011, a day kept forward by American constituency to honour this extravagant personality.

Luther King was born on the January 15th 1929, and this day has been observed as Kings Day in the United States. In fact it is floating holiday, the date may go a few days ahead or even behind 15th, but it is recognized as a Federal Holiday in the free American Nation.

President Ronald Regan was the man who signed the bill and passed it in the year 1983, so that it should compulsorily be observed around the country. When the bill had been passed, many states refused to accept it, but as years passed by, all the fifty states began to observe this day as a national holiday. This is an important day in the African-American society, and is celebrated in different forms across the nation. We just wish all a Very Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day 2011.

The Australian police have now started searching the Brisbane river for the missing Australian floods victims. The most massive search is scheduled to take place in Lockyer Valley, where the flash floods took lives of many people. Disaster co-ordinator of Queensland has said that after the search is complete, they will advice the people to head back towards their community.

Even the Deputy Commissioner of Police has said that, the defence forces, police and the fire department are working together to search the bodies of the missing people in the river. As of now the search of Grantham and Murphys Creek have been completed, and it will take a bit more time to finish the entire region.

Several people have been reported missing, especially after the flash floods, as the number of people who have died has exceeded by the initial numbers. Officials have said they would search the entire Brisbane river right up to its mouth.

Source: abc

In what can be termed as one of the tragic incident to have taken place in Sabarimala, Kerala, a stampede that took place at the Pilgrim of Pulmedu, has killed 104 people and injured more than 50. Reports have confirmed that, this one of the worst tragedies to have occurred in Sabarimala in span of decades.

Officials at the spot have clarified, that a Jeep carrying pilgrims crashed into the crowd, it triggered a sudden scare among the people, which eventually turned into a stampede. In addition to this, reports also state that these pilgrims were actually coming to catch a bus when the incident took place.

Only 54 dead bodies have been recognized so far, the rest are still in the process of being examined. It was a really sad incident to note when the people who had come for a good cause, died in very tragic way. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Pratibha Patil have sent to their condolences in context to this incident.

Source: TimesOfIndia

The organs of Christina Green, the 9 year old victim of the Arizona shooting has saved a child’s life on the East Coast of the US. It is just remarkable and proud to know that even has Christina left this world her organs have indeed helped somebody to regain life, this is just so blessed about her.

Christina was the youngest victim among the six who died at the Arizona shooting last week, as she was there to listen Gabrielle Giffords speak. As she was there, this little child did not know her sweet life would end on a very inappropriate note, as she became prey to one of the bullets fired by the accused Jared Lee Loughner.

President Obama who was in Tucson to give his condolences to the victims, said that he will try to make America the way Christina dreamt about it. As her organs saved somebody’s life, she will always tend to live in that person, not completely but in a small way indeed.

Source: USAToday

India will be celebrating Makar Sankranti on the 14th of January 2011, and there are some wishes and greetings that one may use this Sankranti season. The festivity of Sankranti marks the astronomical transition of the Sun or Surya with Makar or Capricorn. In India this a very special festival, as it plays an important role in the Hindu tradition, especially in Maharashtra.

Flying kites is the most common significance around the country, as young and old enjoy and blend into the relm of Sankranti. As India is a large country, this festival is celebrated in different forms across the nation. We have some special greetings and wishes for the festivity of Sankranti 2011 -

Wishing u a very happy Makar Sankranti
May the Makar Sankranti fire burns all the moments of sadness and brings you warmth of joy n happiness and
love…

Tan mein masti,
maan mein umang,
chalo akash mein dale rang,
ho jaye sab sang-sang,
Udayye PATANG!
HAPPY MAKAR SANKRANTA!

Look Outside…
It’s so pleasant!
Sun Smiling For you…
Trees Dancing for you…
Birds singing for you…
Because I requested them All to wish You
HAPPY MAKAR SANKRANT!

Italy’s Mount Etna volcano has come back to life and given brief eruption signs, as lava has started to flow down the slopes of the mountain. The eruption has sent hot ash into the sky and as a result the nearby airport has been forced to closed down. It was not a massive eruption, said the volcanology department, but the eruption has certainly sent lava flow down the slopes.

The eruption lasted for two hours, and forced nearby people to move out, but as of now there is no one reported to be injured. Mount Etna is a massive volcano, and a strong eruption can force the region to be under great threat.

As the eruption took place hot ash elevated to the sky and began to rain down, and there was temporary darkness everywhere. The Catania’s Fontanarossa airport has been shut down due to the eruption and all the domestic flights to and fro from the airport, have been diverted. The airport has reopened early on Thursday, but much details are not available. Etna last erupted in the year 1992.

Source: yahoonews