The world’s biggest family: The man with 39 wives, 94 children and 33 grandchildren.

Ziona Chana lives with all of them in a 100-room mansion His wives take it in
turns to share his bed It takes 30 whole chickens just to make dinner. He is head of the world’s biggest family – and says he is ‘blessed’ to have his  39 wives.
They live in a 100-room, four storey house set amidst the hills of Baktwang village in the Indian state of Mizoram, where the wives sleep in giant
communal dormitories.

You treat this place like a hotel: With 100 rooms the Ziona mansion is the biggest concrete structure in the hilly village of Baktawng. The family is organised with almost military discipline, with the oldest wife Zathiangi organising her fellow partners to perform household chores
such as cleaning, washing and preparing meals. One evening meal can see them pluck 30 chickens, peel 132lb of potatoes and boil up to 220lb of rice.

The wives and I: Mr Ziona Chana poses with his 39 wives at their home in Baktawang,
Mizoram, India. He even married ten women in one year, when he was at his
most prolific, and enjoys his own double bed while his wives have to make do with
communal dormitories. He keeps the youngest women near to his bedroom with the
older members of the family sleeping further away – and there is a rotation system for
who visits Mr Chana’s bedroom. 

Shared bedroom: A look inside the four-storey mansion, Chhuanthar Run – The House of the New Generation..

Miserable Conditions of HINDU Temples In Pakistan

Hindus in Pakistan are watching helplessly as ancient temples turn into ruins due to the apathy of authorities....

Despite being the second largest ethnic majority in the country, Hindus in Pakistan have been unable to acquire possession of their religious places, agricultural land and other commercial areas. Due to lack of government action, most sacred sites for Hindus are in a dilapidated condition; the rest have been converted into schools, hotels or business centres.

According to the National Commission for Inter-Religious Dialogue and Ecumenism, Pakistan is home to 3.9 million (39 lakh) Hindus. Most members of the minority community belong to impoverished agricultural families.

A report of the Evacuee Trust Property Board reveals that 135,000 acres of land belonging to Hindu farmers is under the control of ETBP, of which 125,000 acres is fertile and suitable for cultivation. 

 

'Hindus are left behind in every walk of life'

 A number of sacred sites, commercial spaces and other properties are also in the possession of ETBP. Ironically, to control Hindu assets and properties, ETPB employs extensive machinery comprising mostly of Muslim workers. Local Hindus have demanded that the ETPB should give them some jobs, as it is reluctant to hand over the possession of their assets.

"The Hindus are left behind in every walk of life. They don't have possession of their sacred places and other properties. If Hindus were given the possession of their assets, their misery could be alleviated," Haroon Sayab Diyal, chairman of the Pakistan Hindu Rights Movement

 

Haroon Diyal says, "Handing over these properties to the original heirs would also enable the Hindu minority population to stand on its feet. Our youngsters will be able to avail the various educational opportunities. After receiving proper qualifications, they can function as citizens of Pakistan -- no one would then have to rely on special quotas for jobs."

Pakistani Hindus complain that their sacred sites are misused by illegal possessors. In Dera Ismail Khan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a group has illegally acquired the 700-year-old Kali Bari Mandir and is now using it as a hotel.

'The temple is used in an unholy way'

 

According to local Hindus, the occupants of the temple pay only Pakistani Rs 1,600 to the government and earn thousands of rupees per day from the hotel.

Vijay Kumar, a Hindu activist, says, "Due to the hotel's activities, the temple is used in an unholy way. Though a number of sacred idols are missing from the temple, this historically important site could attract Hindu pilgrims from around the globe."

Though the Hindu community has taken up this issue a number of times with the government, no action has been taken so far. "In April 2009, after our request to the then governor of KPK Owais Ghani, an inquiry was ordered in the case of the disputed Kali Bari Mandir, but no action was taken about it," says Diyal.         

The issue of Kali Bari is not an isolated example. In Islamabad, Hindus have no access to a temple situated at Saidpur model village.

'Authorities should hand over the temple'

The Raam Kunday Mandir in Islamabad, once considered a sacred site by Hindus, is being converted into a picnic spot.

"Authorities in the capital should hand this temple over to the Hindus of the country to represent Hinduism in the capital," says Haroon Diyal.

In Abbottabad city of KPK province, a Hindu temple called Araya Mandir is located next to the local Gurdwara. This temple, which is already in a decrepit condition, is being used as a school for children. Hindus have demanded that they should be granted the possession of the temple and the school should be relocated, as it is endangering the existence of the religious structure.

Temples are in a shambles today

A Jama Masjid is located in the same area and according to Diyal, a renovated temple at the site would present a concrete example of interfaith harmony, with a gurudwara, a mosque and a temple co-existing peacefully.

Members of the Hindu community have also demanded the possession of another temple in Hasan Abdal, but the authorities are yet to pay heed to them.

Eminabad in Gujranwala region has several temples dating back to the 15th century, which are in shambles today. Most of them are being used as stables to provide shelter to donkeys, horses and other animals.

Temple being used by salt miners

A famous Hanuman temple in Chakwal is being used by the workers of salt mines as their office. In spite of local Hindus demanding the possession of this temple, the authorities are allowing the mine workers to use it.

Another Kali temple in Peshawar has been taken over by some local traders, who are converting the temple into a building. Again, the authorities have been apprised of the situation but are yet to take any steps to prevent the violation of this sacred site.

  In Punjab's Bakkar city, Sheeran Wali Mandir has been used by Islamic clerics as a madrasa

Some temples are on the verge of collapse

According to Diyal, Hindus have no objection to the teaching of Islamic education, but the building is on the verge of collapse as no repair work has been undertaken there.Similarly, Jogi Tala Jhelum, a sacred site for Hindus as well as Sikhs, is also in a pitiable condition. Hindus have also demanded the possession of Laho Maharaj Mandir, located in Badshahi Masjid, which is currently under the control of ETPB. Government not ready to take care of temples.

Kya Yahi Pyaar Hai...

!!!!!!! Kya yahi pyaar hai..... !!!!!!!
Face To Face With A Predator........

 

Amul is official sponsor of Netherlands cricket team

Ahmedabad (Agencies): India’s leading dairy brand Amul have become the official sponsors of the Netherlands cricket team for the ICC Cricket World Cup starting February 19.

The Royal Netherlands Cricket Board (RNCB) signed the sponsorship deal with Amul yesterday. 
Logo of Amul Butter, a Gujrat based giant will appear on the sleeve of saffron jersrys of players as well as on the training kits throughout the World Cup.

"We were looking to associate with the game of cricket for long....World cup came as a good opportunity and it clicked," GCMMF Managing Director R S Sodhi said.

"We are getting associated with the Cricket World Cup for the first time and Amul welcomes the Netherlands team to Indian sub-continent," he said. However, he did not divulge the amount of money involved in the sponsorship deal. 
 Netherlands will play their first match against England on February 22 in Nagpur.

"I am delighted we have been able to bring Amul on board for the World Cup and will be showcasing the brand over the competition," RNCB Chief Executive Richard Cox said in a statement.

"It is also heartening to note that the level of their investment will extend not just to supporting the team but also allow us to invest in some key areas of the board, most notably our development programmes beyond the World Cup," Cox said. 
     
"The board has attracted over half a dozen new financial partners in last 12 months," he added.

 

MTV Roadies 8- The Real Truth About Suraj aka Nagesh From Pune Auditions

You’ve got to be blind to not want to look beyond what you see on Roadies 8, and if you’re not curious, then Nagesh P. Mithun aka Suraj will make you so senti awwwwww. Okay to start with. Snapshot of the real Suraj aka Nagesh from MTV Roadies 8.

  

 Suraj aka Nagesh of MTV Roadies 8 has been a student of the Indian Institute of Bartending. If this listing of Suraj aka Nagesh from MTV Roadies 8 in the students profile isn’t enough, then nothing will be. We’ve just resized the image but please feel free to check http://www.iibtindia.com/placement.html

Suraj aka Nagesh from MTV Roadies 8 boasts of the 9th student profile that’s featured on the institute website. If you look closely, Suraj aka Nagesh from MTV Roadies 8 has his eyebrow pierced and is quite a happening dude from Jalna, and quite hep for being broke.

That’s not all. Appears Suraj aka Nagesh of MTV Roadies 8 is successful at bartending. Suraj aka Nagesh of MTV Roadies 8. successfully enthralled students at the Bartending Seminar & Workshop held on Tuesday 27th July, 2010 for students of Merit Swiss Asian School of Hotel Management.

 



 

Common sense in the Suraj aka Nagesh P. Mithun from MTV Roadies 8 scenario: In 2010, Suraj aka Nagesh from MTV Roadies 8 should have been working in Mumbai as claimed by him. It was the time Suraj aka Nagesh  took a train from Jalna to Mumbai and worked as a sweeper. His student profile at http://www.iibtindia.com/placement.html clearly mentions Suraj aka Nagesh from MTV Roadies 8. was working at a call center in Mumbai.

The workshop details we have attained reveal the workshop was held in July 2010. As such, Suraj aka Nagesh from MTV Roadies 8 obviously did the course before that or during that period, so, Suraj aka Nagesh from MTV Roadies 8 was in Mumbai working at some call center even before 2010. Here’s the actual pdf supporting workshop details.

http://www.meritworldwide.com/newsletter/SPECTRUM-August%202010.pdf

 

The most elaborate IIBT course lasts a year and costs Rs. 55, 000 and the shortest one lasts 6 weeks and costs Rs. 9,000. Obviously he wouldn’t be heading a workshop after just 6 weeks, so, we assume Suraj aka Nagesh P. Mithun from MTV Roadies 8. was at IIBT for a year.

 

  

 Roadies 8 is going to do brilliantly because this guy is so smart. What I would really like to know is whether the bald Raghu and Rajiv, and now seemingly silly Ranvijay, sit together and practice such a dumb script. MTV Roadies must do some homework because your show credibility suffers a blow if contestants are going t fool you so easily, or, I’m guessing all reality shows are scripted. This is your winning card this year but we have unearthed the truth about Suraj aka Nagesh P. Mithun from MTV Roadies 8. For everyone who was taken aback by Suraj aka Nagesh’s heart wrenching truth, don’t always believe reality tv, it’s reality tv for a certain reason. So much for a Hero Honda.

MTV Roadies 8 fake truth of Suraj aka Nagesh

   

  

Canada and India strengthen thier educational ties

Carleton University has established partnerships with two Indian universities for the benefit of furthering academic development and research.
Roseann O'Reilly Runte, president, Carleton University, who is in India , signed a memorandum of understanding on renewable energy and aerospace engineering with the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Delhi , and another on business management with the Jindal Global University, Haryana.

"These agreements target specific areas of strength for the partner institutions and provide a framework for exchanges of faculty and students for joint research projects, academic exchanges and collaborative programmes," her office said in a statement from Ottawa.

Before leaving for Delhi, Runte had told India Abroad that she would address several forums in India, including students at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science-Pilani, Rajasthan  and their Hyderabad campus, in which she would outline the need for interdisciplinary thinking and an international team of researchers, as well as the role of post-secondary education in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by an increasingly global world.
Meanwhile, back home, Carleton University's newly created Canada-India Center is gearing up for two international summits. The first, the Canada-India Innovation Summit, in association with the International Science and Technology Partnerships Canada, will take place May 9 to 13 to discuss innovation strategies in key sectors of interest for Canada and India. It will feature Sam Pitroda.

For the second event, the university is liaising with the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute. "We are cooperating with them on organising a big education summit between June 17 and 18," said Runte. "It will be co-sponsored by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, department of foreign affairs and international trade and the Indian high commission. The Canada-India Education Summit will focus on a dialogue between vice chancellors from India and Canadian university executives on issues surrounding leadership and strategies for higher education," she added.

Twitter ban on players during World Cup matches

In a bid to ensure a corruption-free World Cup following the spot-fixing scandal, the International Cricket Council has banned players and team officials from tweeting during matches.

The decision, an initiative of ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit, was intended to restrain players and officials from any possible approach by people with links to illegal betting during World Cup matches.

The move from the ICC came in response to Australian team manager Steve Bernard's tweets which attracted more than 1,100 followers to his @stevebernard37 account in the past six months, including during Ashes and the subsequent ODI series, according to a report in Sydney Morning Herald.

The long-time manager was told soon after arriving in Bangalore with the team last week that he, as well as any other player or team official at the World Cup, had been banned from tweeting during matches.

"When it comes to issues of corruption we prefer to err on the side of caution. We don't want to spoil anyone's fun but there is a chance that sensitive information could be passed on during matches in this way, even inadvertently, and we just feel that team managers' phones should be kept for operational purposes only.

"This recommendation is not confined to the Australia team manager but all teams in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 and is certainly not a reaction to anything the Australia team manager has said or done in the past. It's merely a precaution and is not something we are overly worried about at this stage," ICC spokesman James Fitzgerald was quoted as saying by the newspaper.

Players and officials will still, however, be permitted to tweet when matches are not occurring.

Cricket Australia chief spokesman Peter Young believed that the in-game ban had been imposed by the ICC due to the heightened sensitivity about corruption in cricket.

"(Bernard) is very judicious about what he does and doesn't say but while he's getting it right there needs to be one rule for all," Young said.

"It is, as I understand, a perception issue. They don't want players or team management able to be communicating to the outside world because of the concern the information might be misused by the illegal betting industry."

Bernard and Australia coach Tim Nielsen began tweeting last August based on a request from CA, which wanted fans to get a better insight into the team.

'There was immense pressure to release Rahat'

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence definitely could have placed noted Pakistan singer, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, under arrest, but decided to release him after enormous diplomatic pressure. 

Khan, instead, had his passport confiscated and was asked not to leave the country before the probe was over.

A senior DRI official, under condition of anonymity, toldrediff.com that there was severe diplomatic pressure for the singer's release. 

In the end, DRI sleuths managed to question Khan for about 28 hours before he had to be released.


A two-member team from the Pakistan High Commission was constantly in touch with the DRI over proceedings. They, however, were not given access to the singer during his detention period. 

The DRI asked Khan to reappear before them on February 17 -- a deadline DRI has set for themselves to complete the probe against the singer.  

"He has been asked to appear again for questioning on February 17 and will remain in the country until investigations are complete. We have not registered any case against him yet. If our probe finds irregularities, we will invoke relevant sections of the Customs Act and Foreign Exchange Management Act," R K Sharma, additional director-general of DRI, said. 
 
Another DRI officer said that the biggest problem they faced was placing the singer under arrest, as he was a foreigner.

"If in his place, had an Indian been detected carrying such a large amount of foreign currency, he could have been placed under arrest immediately. We had to detain Khan without formally slapping charges against him because he is a foreigner. In addition, he is an international artist and had been in the country for about 10 days, performing at various concerts, which would have accounted for the money," the officer said.

According to the officer, the Sufi singer, who is a hit on both sides of the border, told them that he only took payments in cash.

"During his questioning, he kept telling us that he dealt with producers of different concerts only in cash. His event manager, Chitresh Srivastava, took cash from producers of the concerts from the different event management companies, which he then gave to Khan," the officer said. 
 

   "He also kept saying he had to take the payments in cash since he did not have a bank account in India. When asked, he admitted to carrying undeclared foreign currency in earlier instances as well without being detected. His explanation was that he was not aware of the laws," the officer said.

The officer said that they have contacted different event management companies based in Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Rajkot and Jaipur to get details of his performances and the amount of money that was exchanged. 

They will then compare the money that was found in his possession to the amount declared by the event management companies for discrepancies. 

The officer said that they have raided the Mumbai-based office of the event management company, which takes care of Khan's concerts in India
   
Khan, the winner of this year's Filmfare award for best male playback singer, had performed last in suburbs of Jaipur at a private wedding four days ago. Prior to that he has performed in six other locations over a period of ten days as a part of Indo-Pak peace initiative, 'Aman Ki Asha'.

Acting on a tip-off, a team of DRI officials had detained Khan when he was clearing customs on Sunday evening to take an Emirates flight to Lahore via Dubai. They found US $24,000 in Khan's hand baggage and $25,000 each on two of his troupe members. 

Another $50,000 was recovered from his checked in luggage. Legally, Khan is allowed to carry US $10,000 -- in cash, bank drafts and traveller's cheques without declaring. Anything above this has to be declared and Khan or his troupe members had not.