A shocking ritual in which a baby is dipped in boiling water

A three-month-old infant was dunked into a vessel full of boiling water and lifted out, in a mysterious religious ritual by a couple at  Jumalapur village in Bijapur district - Karnataka state India on the 27th December 2008 The horrifying act drew shocked...

Desperately Seeking Sugar Daddies

"With Wall Street crashing, it's hard to be a gold digger these days.  So what are the lovely ladies accustomed to bottle service at Bijoux, $500 dinners at Bouley and $8,000 shopping sprees at Bergdorf to do...

Dhoni was the difference: Vengsarkar

"Dilip Vengsarkar, India’s chairman of selectors, has praised captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his role in the 3-2 series win in the one-dayers in Sri Lanka. “Dhoni’s return to the team was a boon. Not only did he lead the side superbly but he played a couple of...

Asia Cup will be a boon for India: Bhutia

"India could become a good footballing side over the next three years after their AFC Challenge Cup victory earlier this month qualified them for the 2011 Asian Cup, according to the side’s captain Baichung Bhutia."

Chinese Factory Turns Environmental Bane into Boon

I have been asked to repost this interesting report from the Worldwatch Institute website, on China's efforts to recycle cow manure. The article is worth posting because all efforts to correct energy consumption and production practices must be applauded and celebrated....

Japan's oldest profession sees slide in work ethic

"ll Changes to the law regarding adult entertainment earlier this year were supposed to be a boon for Japan's burgeoning call girl industry, but they've been a flop, according to Weekly Playboy. With the tightened law cracking down on sex services that have storefronts,...

Global Warming a Boon for Greenland's Farmers

"Known for its massive ice sheets, Greenland is feeling the effects of global warming as rising temperatures have expanded the island's growing season and crops are flourishing. For the first time in hundreds of...

Fragile peace in Iraqi Shiite cities a boon for local gunsmiths (AFP)

" NAJAF, Iraq (AFP) - The threat of violence in Iraq " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> Iraq 's Shiite holy cities of Najaf and Karbala has become a boon for local gunsmiths as residents fish out their old weapons for repairs. Although calmer than other...

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